Rangers' forward Lawrence Shankland suffered a significant hamstring injury during the team's 1-0 win over Motherwell on Saturday, just minutes into the match. The injury forced him to leave the field early, with manager Derek McInnes describing it as "quite significant" and comparing it to a similar injury Shankland had while playing for Hearts last January. The timing of the injury is particularly unfortunate, as it comes amid a difficult period for the team, with fellow striker Youssef Chermiti also sidelined for a long time due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury sustained in a match against Hibernian last month. ACL injuries involve tearing the main ligament in the knee and typically require extensive recovery time. Shankland had been in excellent form before the injury, scoring three goals in his previous two games, including crucial goals in wins against Aberdeen and Falkirk. Former Rangers midfielder Andy Halliday, speaking on Sportsound, suggested that if Shankland had stayed on the field, he likely would have added to the team's goal tally. Halliday noted that despite creating several chances, Rangers lacked a strong finisher at the front of the attack. The only goal of the match came from Ryan Naderi, who capitalized on a defensive mistake by Motherwell's goalkeeper, Alex Paulsen. However, questions remain about whether Naderi can consistently produce the goal-scoring numbers that Shankland has been delivering in the Scottish Premiership. Naderi has scored three goals in 11 games this season, one less than Shankland’s four in 10 games. The only other Rangers striker with comparable stats is Bojan Miovski, who averages a goal every 148 minutes, but he has struggled to secure regular playing time. Newly signed forward Kevin Kelsy, who joined Rangers from MLS side Portland Timbers, had an opportunity to make an impact in his debut against Motherwell but failed to convert a key chance. Former Rangers midfielder Ian McCall, speaking on Sportsound, noted that neither Kelsy nor Naderi "look natural finishers," which raises concerns about the team’s ability to score goals without Shankland. Manager McInnes has acknowledged the need for someone to step up and take over the goal-scoring responsibilities, especially after a lackluster performance in recent European qualifiers.