Celtic welcome fierce rivals Rangers for the first time this season as the two sides do battle in the crucial Scottish Premiership clash at Parkhead this Saturday (kick-off: 12.30pm).
Just three points separate the sides going into the clash following Celtic’s 2-0 defeat at Motherwell in midweek. The third defeat in new head coach Wilfried Nancy’s first five games in charge of the club, a loss in this weekend’s derby feels almost non-negotiable for the Frenchman.
On the opposite side of Glasgow, things are looking up for Danny Rohl and his Rangers charges following back-to-back wins over Motherwell and St Mirren in the last week. However, a win on enemy territory would really up the ante at Ibrox and boost hopes they can provide a genuine title challenge.
Ahead of the game at Parkhead, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
17. Cameron Carter-Vickers - Celtic - OUT
The big American underwent surgery on an Achilles injury earlier this season, and could miss the rest of the season with the problem. Won't feature against Rangers. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
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18. Jota - Celtic - OUT
Hasn't played a single minute this season due to an ACL injury he picked up in April. The Portuguese fan favourite is closing in on a return in the new year, but Saturday will come too soon in his recovery. Expected back sometime in January. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
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19. Rabbi Matondo - Rangers - AVAILABLE
The Welshman hasn't featured for Rangers since January after picking up a troublesome knee injury in the summer, but returned to bench in the midweek win over St Mirren and is available for the clash with Celtic at the weekend. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
20. Arne Engels - Celtic - RETURN TO THE STARTING XI?
The Belgian is another who came off the bench at half-time in the midweek defeat to Motherwell, and will be hoping he did enough to convince Nancy that he should be named in the starting XI for the game against Rangers on Saturday. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images