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:
13. John Souttar - Rangers - OUT
The Scotland international has been out with a groin injury he suffered against Tottenham Hotspur last month and won't be available for visit to Dundee. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
14. Dujon Sterling - Rangers - DOUBT
The versatile defender came off injured in the game against Hibs and is a huge doubt for Philippe Clement, who already has a number of injury worries in defence. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
15. Joe Shaughnessy - Dundee - OUT
Has been out with a long term knee injury, but the experienced defender is now taking his final tentative steps as he preparers to make a full return. Unlikely to be ready for the visit of Rangers, but edging closer to a return. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group