Gerrard did not travel to Armenia for their crunch Europa League clash against Alashkert with Gary McAllister now taking the team during the playoff.
Skipper James Tavernier, Calvin Bassey, Scott Wright and Ryan Kent were also absent along with first and second choice goalkeepers Allan McGregor and Jon McLaughlin after the club confirmed a Covid outbreak.
Also missing are John Lundstram and Kemar Roofe through suspension, while Fashion Sakala is not in the club's Europa League squad.
Gary McAllister has revealed that the Rangers medical team at the club hope isolating stars could be in line for a return to face Ange Postecoglou 's men on Sunday at Ibrox.