Forgotten Rangers man drops Celtic Scottish Cup final tease and says 'nobody will be ready for my comeback'

The Brazilian forward has been sidelined for months after cheekbone and knee injuries

Forgotten Rangers striker Danilo is doing everything he can to make a surprise return for the Scottish Cup final later this month.

The Brazilian has not played for Rangers since December after suffering a medial knee ligament injury against Hearts and the expectation was the he may not play again this season. However, the 25-year-old shared an update on his status during a TikTok session with his following and while accepting that it will be “difficult” to be involved the Hampden showpiece against Celtic on May 25, he is doing everything he can to play a part.

Danilo said: “When I'm back, nobody will be ready for the comeback. The comeback will be hard. I'm going to be back and you guys will see that. I'm doing my best to be fit. I appreciate all of you guys, thank you for the support, thank you for everything. Saturday (against Celtic in the league) is a massive, massive day. We're looking forward to it. We'll keep the fire going, everybody is focused. I hope and I'll do my best to be at the cup final. Hopefully. But I cannot promise, that's difficult. I love you Rangers family, I love you all. Scotland is blue, there are no words anymore.”

Danilo has missed large chunks of this season for Rangers due to injury.

A summer signing from Feyenoord, Danilo returned to light training earlier this month and also spent part of the campaign on the sidelines following a horrific cheekbone fracture sustained when facing St Johnstone.

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