Rangers open their Scottish Premiership campaign with a short trip to Motherwell this weekend as both sides begin a new era under their respective new managers on Saturday evening at Fir Park (kick-off: 5.45pm).
In the away dug out, Russell Martin will be buoyed by his side’s 3-1 aggregate victory over Panathinaikos in the Champions League qualifiers, but will have full focus on ensuring his new look Ibrox squad begins their domestic campaign with a bang at they aim to overthrow Celtic as the club’s dominant force this season.
Meanwhile, new Motherwell head coach Jens Berthel Askou will be hoping to take the club’s strong Premier Sports Cup form into the league, with the Danish boss side hoping his team can pick up an opening day result on home soil against tough opposition.
Both sides have injuries worries ahead of the clash, however, with up to 10 players potentially missing the game on Saturday afternoon.
Ahead of the game at Fir Park, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
9. Zach Robinson - Motherwell - OUT
Has been sidelined since November with an Achilles issue. Is closing in on a return, but the visit of Rangers will come to soon for him. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
10. Djeidi Gassama - Rangers - PUSHING TO START
The France under-20 international has scored twice off the bench for Rangers in the opening weeks of his Ibrox career, and is surely in contention to start the league opener vs Motherwell this weekend. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
11. Rabbi Matondo - Rangers - OUT
Has missed Rangers' entire pre-season campaign with injury, and doesn't look to be part of Russell Martin's plan for the season after being left out of the squad for the Champions League earlier this month. Won't be involved against Motherwell. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
12. Hamza Igamane - Rangers - DOUBT
Could leave the club this summer, with Lille showing strong interest in the player. Missed the midweek draw against Panathinaikos in Athens and is a doubt for the weekend clash against Motherwell. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group