Rangers will look to arrest their alarming away form as they head to Dens Park to face Dundee in the Scottish Premiership this Thursday night (kick-off: 8pm).
Philippe Clement’s side were unable to build on their impressive 3-0 victory over Celtic in last week’s Old Firm and were twice pegged back as they succumbed to a 3-3 draw with Hibs at Easter Road on Sunday, despite Hamza Igamane’s excellent hat-trick. The draw in Edinburgh has left Rangers winless in three on the road, following their festive hiccups at both St Mirren and Motherwell.
As for their hosts Dundee, Tony Docherty’s side will look to build on the 3-1 away win at St Johnstone that left them in eighth position in the Scottish Premiership. Three goals in the opening 22 minutes from Simon Murray, Seb Palmer-Houlden and Lyall Cameron handed them a comfortable victory in Perthshire as they responded to their derby defeat to Dundee United last week.
Both sides head into the game with huge injury issues though, with up to 15 players set to miss the game due to injury or suspension.
Ahead of the clash at Dens Park, The Scotsman brings you all the early team news:
9. Scott Fraser - Dundee - DOUBT
The midfielder has played since the middle of October due to a groin problem, but is slowly getting back to full fitness. Thursday may come too soon for him, though. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
10. Robin Propper - Rangers - AVAILABLE
The Dutch defender picked up his sixth booking of the season in the 3-3 draw with Hibs at Easter Road, though he is not facing a suspension with his his sixth booking coming in his 20th match - he'll need to hit 12 before he gets a ban. | Steve Welsh Photo: Steve Welsh
11. Antonio Portales - Dundee - OUT
Was ruled out for six weeks after picking up a hamstring injury against Ross County on December 29 and will miss the game against Rangers this Thursday. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
12. Ziyad Larkeche - Dundee - OUT
The French wing-back has been ruled out for a number of weeks with a hamstring injury. He is expected to return at some point this month, but won't be ready in time for the visit of Rangers. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group