Rangers will look to keep the pressure on Hearts at the top of the Scottish Premiership table when they visit Hibs in the 2pm kick-off at Easter Road on Sunday.
Danny Rohl’s side saw their eight-match winning run ended by Porto in the Europa League on Thursday, with the Portuguese giants running out 3-1 winners at Estadio do Dragao despite Djeidi Gassama’s early opener. Just four points adrift in the race for the title heading into the weekend, the German boss will want to ensure his side returns to winning ways at the first possible opportunity.
Their hosts, Hibs, are desperate for a win of their own after a difficult run of results. Knocked out of the Scottish Cup by second-tier outfit Dunfermline Athletic a fortnight ago, they were thumped 4-1 by Falkirk in the league last week, and have dropped five points behind Motherwell in the race for a top four finish.
New signings Owen Elding and Kai Andrews could be in line for debuts after arriving from Sligo Rovers and Coventry City, respectively, though Kieron Bowie is unlikely to be involved after the Scotland international jetted off to Italy to complete a £7million move to Hellas Verona.
Ahead of the game at Easter Road, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
9. Dujon Sterling - Rangers - DOUBT
Is said to be progressing well after a muscle issue, and could return to the squad this weekend. However, he remains a doubt for the clash with Hibs after a couple of weeks out. | Andrew Milligan/PA Wire Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
10. Thibault Klidje - Hibs - OUT
Not expected to take part due to illness. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. Tochi Chukwuani - Rangers - AVAILABLE
Another of Rangers' new signings that is set to return to the squad at Hibs. He was forced to miss the clash with Porto due to ineligibility, but is available for the clash at Easter Road. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
12. Chris Cadden - Hibs - OUT
The wing-back is another of Hibs' key men to be forced out of this weekend's game. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group