Rangers: Joe Worrall will not return to Nottingham Forest this January - Steven Gerrard
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Joe Worrall (left) made his 15th Rangers start in a 1-0 win over Celtic
Steven Gerrard says Joe Worrall will remain at Rangers until the summer as Nottingham Forest missed their chance to recall the on-loan central defender.
Forest, who now have former Celtic manager Martin O'Neill in charge, have a defensive injury crisis ahead of Saturday's game against Bristol City.
"I think in the deal they had up until 7 January to call Joe back," Rangers manager Gerrard said.
"We never heard anything, so Joe will stay here for the rest of the season."
Former Forest midfielder O'Neill was appointed manager on Tuesday to succeed Aitor Karanka with his side sitting ninth in the English Championship, four points adrift of Derby County in the final promotion play-off spot.
Worrall has played 17 times for Rangers since signing in August, all but two of the 22-year-old's appearances being starts.
The latest was in a 1-0 Glasgow derby win over Celtic that drew Gerrard's side level on points with the reigning champions at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
"He's a player who's done really, really well for us," Gerrard said. "I thought he was excellent during the Old Firm, so he'll be here for the remainder of the campaign.
"Forest have made no request. All they have come on to us for is to check how Joe is doing and told us they're really happy with the job we're doing, so that was nice to hear."
Rangers open to Rossiter loan deal
Gerrard said there has been no loan enquires about Jordan Rossiter but explained "there is a chance he can go out to get some games".
The 21-year-old midfielder has started just two games this season, with three further appearances as a substitute.
"We rate the player and obviously love the kid," said Gerrard. "I've got two options - I could be selfish and keep him here as a squad player, but the other one is to understand he wants to play.
"I can't promise him that since Ryan Jack's been immense, Ross McCrorie has been immense, Lassana Coulibaly has been fantastic at times."