Rangers are dealing with defensive injury issues ahead of a crucial Old Firm derby against Celtic today.
The Bhoys currently lead the way at the Scottish Premiership summit by three points and a superior goal difference with just three games left to play this term.
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers seems unlikely to make too many changes to the side who beat Hearts 3-0 last weekend and has recently seen his options boosted by Daizen Maeda’s return from injury.
James McCarthy is the only definite absentee for the hosts, having suffered an injury-plagued few seasons.
Rangers, meanwhile, will be without Connor Goldson for the rest of the season due to a knee injury suffered in training last week.
With potential replacement Leon Balogun also now a big doubt after being forced off against Kilmarnock last weekend, Ben Davies looks likely to partner John Souttar in central defence for Philippe Clement. It will be his first start since December.
Abdallah Sima and Ryan Jack are likely to miss out for Rangers, who could also be without Rabbi Matondo, whose last-gasp equaliser secured a thrilling 3-3 draw with Celtic at Ibrox last month.
Predicted Celtic XI: Hart; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor; McGregor, O’Riley, Hatate; Kuhn, Kyogo, Forrest
Injured: McCarthy
Doubts: None
Predicted Rangers XI: Butland; Tavernier, Davies, Souttar, Barisic; Diomande, Lundstram; Sterling, Cantwell, Silva; Dessers
Injured: Sima, Jack, Goldson
Doubts: Balogun, Matondo
Time and date: 12.30pm BST on Saturday May 11, 2024
Venue: Parkhead (Celtic Park)
TV channel and live stream: Sky Sports
