ALEX LOWRY was stretchered off in a Rangers B Team win over Dumbarton in the SPFL Trust Trophy.
The talented 19-year-old was forced off after a challenge from Ally Love in the closing stages of the 7-0 rout.
Lowry had bagged a hat-trick for the development side as they progressed with the thumping win.
But the night was soured with the injury fear for Lowry who made his debut for the Rangers first-team last season.
Now, video footage of the challenge - described as "very dangerous" by the club social media accounts - has emerged online.
This challenge on Alex Lowry tonight is horrific. Disgracefully only a yellow card was given. When will we learn about protecting our technical players? A national embarrassment.pic.twitter.com/jW820E6DR2
— Jonny McFarlane (@jonnyrmcfarlane) August 23, 2022
Love launched into the tackle on Lowry from behind as the midfielder was in possession in midfield. The Dumbarton man was cautioned for the tackle.
Rangers B Team boss David McCallum was left furious with the challenge after an impressive win for his side.
He said: "Hard to fully enjoy a brilliant performance when we have a boy whose done so well in distress.
"We are angry with the challenge."
The injury comes as a blow for Lowry who had shown promise in the first-team in a string of first-team outings last season.
He netted on his debut for the senior side against Stirling Albion and penned a new contract at Ibrox last season keeping him at the club until 2025.
