Concern that Naismith's season 'is over'

Rangers striker Steven Naismith has been warned he may not play again this season after a medical specialist assessed the state of his knee injury.

The 21-year-old former Kilmarnock player was forced out of Sunday’s Scottish Cup semi-final in the early stages, shortly after a challenge from St Johnstone’s Martin Hardie.

Naismith’s injury will be assessed midway through next month, when he will learn if there is any possibility of him returning in time for the crucial final games.

There could be a chance of Naismith being available in time for the Scottish Cup final against Queen of the South on May 24.

Naismith’s team-mates Allan McGregor and Chris Burke had their ankle injuries assessed today but timescales have not been set for their returns to action.

They both risk missing a large chunk of the remainder of the season.