Philippe Clement’s Rangers side head into this weekend’s Old Firm match with Celtic knowing nothing less than a win will do if they are to keep their dream of winning Scottish Premiership alive.
Celtic hold the advantage in the title race and are currently three points ahead of their Glasgow rivals with a superior goal difference (+58 to Rangers +53). However, should Rangers obtain their first win at Celtic Park since October 2020, it would set up a blockbuster finish to the Scottish Premiership season.
Clement has a number of injury issues heading into the game though, with Leon Balogun doubtful and Connor Goldson, Abdallah Sima and Rabbi Matondo all ruled out. The Belgian boss must also decide whether to restore Tom Lawrence to the side after last week’s impressive cameo from the bench or stick with Todd Cantwell in midfield.
There’s question marks at left-back to. Will Ridvan Yilmaz be recalled in place of the out of form Borna Barisic? There’s plenty to ponder for the Belgian with less than 24 hours to go.
The Scotsman has predicted how Rangers will line up this Saturday. Do you agree with our line up?
9. RW: Dujon Sterling
While the ex-Stoke City player can play in multiple positions, it's likely he will begin tomorrow's Old Firm on the right wing. Sterling has grown into a fan favourite at Ibrox and gives Clement's side more pace and power than Scott Wright, which could be crucial. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
10. LW: Fabio Silva
His strange goal celebration last weekend raised many eyebrows in the Ibrox fanbase. However, he will most likely begin on the left wing this weekend. The 21-year-old has scored just three goals since his January move but he's likely to start the Old Firm with Rabbi Matondo ruled out by Clement. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. CF: Cyriel Dessers
Dessers' reached an impressive 20 goals for the season with the winner at St. Mirren recently but is still searching for his first Old Firm goal. The Nigerian forward will be trusted to lead the line for the Gers at Celtic Park. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
12. SUB: Robby McCrorie
The Scotland international goalkeeper will be Rangers' substitute goalkeeper for the game. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group