Rangers will target a return to the top of the Scottish Premiership this weekend as they welcome Motherwell to Ibrox in the first game of the split (kick-off: 3pm).
Just a point behind league leaders Hearts, Danny Rohl’s men can leapfrog their rivals this Sunday, with the Jambos not due to play Hibs until later in the day. However, Celtic may also have a say in proceedings, with Martin O’Neill’s men due to face Falkirk 24 hours earlier.
Rangers are unbeaten in their last 15 league games and scored an astonishing ten goals in their last two fixtures, with their 4-2 win against Dundee United followed up by a chaotic 6-3 win at Falkirk a fortnight ago.
Their visitors, Motherwell, will be looking to pick up valuable points on the road in order to boost their quest to finish in the top four. Without a win in their last five games, their lead over fifth-placed Hibs has been cut to just three points.
Ahead of the game at Ibrox, The Scotsman has all the early team news:
1. Ryan Naderi - Rangers - OUT
The German striker picked up a muscle injury during the win over Dundee United last month. Fears he could miss the rest of the campaign with the issue have been allayed sightly, with head coach Danny Rohl saying he is "more hopeful" of a return before the season ends. | SNS Group
2. Johnny Koutroumbis - Motherwell - DOUBT
A doubt for the game at Ibrox with a calf issue, the defender is hoping to be available for the split fixtures. | SNS Group
3. Tuur Rommens - Rangers - OUT
The Belgian left-back suffered a muscle injury last month, and is ruled out of the game against Motherwell. However, he could return for next weekend's game against Hibs, according to head coach Danny Rohl. | SNS Group
4. Regan Charles-Cook - Motherwell - DOUBT
The Motherwell forward has been ruled out with a serious ankle injury for several weeks, but has been spotted back in training and could return against Rangers. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group