Rangers will look to continue their impressive form prior to the international break as they welcome struggling Kilmarnock to Ibrox in the Scottish Premiership this Saturday (kick-off: 3pm).
On a run of five successive wins, a 1-0 win over Celtic last time out pushed Derek McInnes’ men to within two points of their Glasgow rivals. A victory over Kilmarnock this weekend could put them top, albeit temporarily, with the Hoops playing 24 hours later away to Motherwell.
As for the visitors, Kilmarnock, Neil McCann’s side arrive desperate for points after a difficult start to the campaign. Currently bottom of the table, the Rugby Park outfit have shipped more goals [15] than any other side in the division. However, they have shown signs of recovery in recent weeks, picking up draws against Hearts and Aberdeen. They also secured their first league win of the season, beating Hibs 1-0 at Easter Road a little over three weeks ago.
Ahead of the game at Ibrox, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
1. Daisuke Yokota - Rangers - OUT
The Japanese winger is out with a groin injury and will be missing for a number of weeks.
2. Lawrence Shankland - Rangers - OUT
The Rangers captain is missing with a hamstring injury, that could keep him out until the new year. | PA Photo: PA
3. Bailey Rice - Kilmarnock - INELIGIBLE
The on loan Rangers youngster is unable to take part against his parent club, and will be forced to watch from the sidelines. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
4. Tuur Rommens - Rangers - RETURN TO SQUAD?
The Belgian left-back has been out for a number of weeks after suffering a groin injury in the defeat to Hibs in August, but is in line to return to the squad. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group