Rangers will aim to pick up their first three points of the season as the entertain Dundee in the Scottish Premiership at Ibrox on Saturday (kick-off: 5.45pm).
Russell Martin’s side had a disappointing start to their league campaign at Motherwell last weekend, with James Tavernier’s early opener cancelled out by an angled drive by Emmanuel Longelo in the closing stages of the game at Fir Park. However, their comfortable 3-0 victory over Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League qualifiers on Tuesday has injected some much-needed positivity back into the squad.
As for their visitors Dundee, it has been a difficult start to the campaign for Steven Pressley’s side. Losing 2-1 at home to Hibs on opening day last week, the Dens Park outfit also struggled in the Premier Sports Cup, losing to both Alloa Atheltic and Airdrieonians as they crashed out of the competition at the group stages.
Both sides will be desperate for the three points, but a number of injury issues has left three key players sweating on their inclusion at Ibrox this weekend.
Ahead of the game at Ibrox, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
5. Thelo Aasgaard - Rangers - OUT
Still unavailable for selection due to an injury he picked up in pre-season. Still awaiting his competitive Rangers debut after his summer move from Luton Town. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. Simon Murray - Dundee - DOUBT
The Dundee hitman limped off with a knee problem after scoring a brace against Montrose a fortnight ago, which subsequently ruled him ouy of last week's opener against Hibs. Has a chance of returning this weekend, but remains a doubt after Steven Pressley admitted the game "may come too soon" for the skipper. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. Ridvan Yilmaz - Rangers - OUT
The Turkish full-back is on his way out of Ibrox, and has not been included in the matchday squad for any of the side's competitive games this season. Won't be involved at Ibrox, with a move to Besiktas rumoured to be close. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. Dujon Sterling - Rangers - OUT
Out with an ruptured Achilles until at least the new year. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group