Celtic and Rangers will clash for the second time this season as the battle for a place in the Premier Sports Cup final at Hampden Park this Sunday (kick-off: 2pm).
For the first time in history, both Glasgow sides have changed managers in mid-season. Celtic will be led out by Martin O’Neill after their former title-winning boss was installed as interim manager on Monday evening following the shock resignation of Brendan Rodgers. Beginning his reign with a 4-0 victory over Falkirk in midweek, the 73-year-old will hope he can mastermind a memorable victory as the club searches for a permanent successor.
In the opposite dugout, Rangers head coach Danny Rohl will be aiming for a morale-boosting victory of his own, having led Rangers to back-to-back wins for the first time this season against Kilmarnock and Hibs. Unbeaten in their last four games against Celtic, the German boss has several decisions to make over his starting XI after leaving several key players out of his team in the midweek win over Hibs.
Ahead of the game at Hampden Park, The Scotsman has all the early team news:
5. Dujon Sterling - Rangers - OUT
Returned to training this week following a long layoff with an Achilles injury, but this weekend will come too soon for him as he is gradually reintroduced to the squad. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Cameron Carter-Vickers - Celtic - OUT
The American centre-back is out for significant period of time due to an Achilles injury. Won't be back until February at the earliest, according to reports. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. Mohamed Diomande - Rangers - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
The Ivorian was left on the bench during the 1-0 win over Hibs in midweek, but will come back into contention for a starting spot against Celtic at the weekend. Has been a key player in recent Old Firm clashes for Rangers. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. Connor Barron - Rangers - SUSPENDED
Came back into the starting XI against Hibs during the week, and performed well. He will miss the semi-final tie with Celtic, though, after picking up two bookings in Rangers' previous two Premier Sports Cup ties. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group