McInnes says Chukwuani is a doubt for Rangers semi-final

Rangers manager Derek McInnes said midfielder Tochi Chukwuani is a doubt for Saturday’s League Cup semi-final against Aberdeen after developing knee discomfort following Wednesday’s 2-2 draw at Hearts. McInnes said Chukwuani would have a scan on October 30, but the result was not reported in the update. McInnes described the knee as uncomfortable but said the problem did not appear serious. He said Chukwuani was Rangers’ only fresh injury concern after the match and that the scan was intended to provide more information before the team’s visit to Hampden. The midfielder came on as a late substitute against Hearts. The draw came after Rangers surrendered a half-time lead. Kevin Kelsy put the visitors ahead in the 16th minute, before Claudio Braga equalised early in the second half and Calvin Miller gave Hearts a 2-1 lead. Olwethu Makhanya headed in an 89th-minute equaliser to secure a point for Rangers. McInnes criticised his side’s performance after the break, saying Rangers had not defended with enough certainty and had not done enough to win. He also credited Hearts for their play. Rangers improved in the closing stages and earned the draw from a set piece, while a late...