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Gers hopeful over Weir return

30 Apr 2008 - 11:37:55

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Rangers manager Walter Smith is hopeful that David Weir can return from injury in time for Sunday's league meeting with Hibernian.

The veteran defender has already been ruled out of Thursday's UEFA Cup semi-final second leg clash with Fiorentina but could be available for the weekend.

Initial fears were that Weir had suffered a torn thigh muscle in last weekend's Old Firm defeat by Celtic at Parkhead.

"Davie won't make Thursday night, which is a blow considering how important a player he is for us," Smith told the club's official website.

"But he does have a chance for Sunday."

Meanwhile, fellow absentees Lee McCulloch, Chris Burke and Charlie Adam are expected to be back in action for the SPL game against Motherwell on May 7.

"We hope to have some of them back soon, as the injury list is obviously a concern with the schedule we have," continued Smith.

"If we can get the likes of Chris, Lee, and Charlie back into the squad it will increase our options."