Doctor highlights “potential red flags” as Rangers are linked with move for player with 47 Premier League appearances.
Dr. Rajpal Brar warns Rangers to watch for potential red flags before finalizing Timothy Fosu-Mensah's free transfer.
The injury expert highlights that, given the major fitness issues the player faced last season and his lack of senior football this season, lingering knee problems could still be a concern.
This comes after Wales Live reported on 21 January that Rangers have been given the opportunity to sign the 27-year-old former Manchester United defender.
In an exclusive interview with Ibrox News, Brar, a physical therapy doctor and sports scientist, commented: “He struggled with significant injury problems last season, and things aren’t looking much better this season as he hasn’t played professionally, being a free agent.”
He continued, “Rangers will likely be cautious about any lingering knee issues, as he’s had multiple knee injuries, and they’ll also need to assess his fitness levels.”
“Signing a player with such fitness concerns and no recent first-team experience is undoubtedly a risk,” he added.
Rangers should avoid pursuing Timothy Fosu-Mensah. Despite his 47 Premier League appearances, his fitness history is poor, and taking such a risk is not advisable for the club.
Even though he’s available on a free transfer, there’s no certainty he will stay injury-free for an extended period.
Additionally, with the recent signing of Rafael Fernandes, it’s unlikely the club will bring in two defenders during the same transfer window.
