New Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo is doubtful for Brazil friendly match after suffering a nasty head injury in Rangers 1-0 win over Livingston in Wednesday’s Scottish League Cup encounter at Tony Macaroni Arena.

The 23-year-old who moved to Ibrox from Charlton over the summer received 20 stitches in a head wound following an elbow from Livingston’s Rickie Lamie as he was forced off in the 22nd minute of the fixures and replaced by Steven Davis. Steven Gerrard speaking at this morning’s press conference at the Hummel Training Centre as told club website: “I think he is okay. He has a nasty gash on his head which was stitched up. He was on the end of a bad one there, but Joe is a tough lad and I am sure he will get on with it.

“But he himself wanted to play on – that is the kid and that is the character of him. He is a tough lad and he hasn’t complained. He’s just going to get on with it.” “So, I suppose it will depend on what type of protection in the coming weeks we can get to him and how comfortable he is as it is in a real, awkward spot.”Rangers welcome Aberdeen to Ibrox Stadium on Saturday in the Scottish Premiership but Aribo made eight appearances across all competitions since his summer move, scoring four goals.