Rangers head into this week’s Premier Sports Cup semi-final looking to banish the ghosts of a difficult week, after they fell nine points behind both Celtic and Aberdeen in midweek.
A damaging 2-1 defeat to unexpected title contenders Aberdeen at Pittodrie has left Philippe Clement’s job hanging by a thread, with many viewing this weekend’s semi-final at Hampden Park as do-or-die for the Belgian.
The 53-year-old boss will head into the game with a huge doubt hanging over one of his star players though, while a number of others continue to be ruled out in a season littered with long-term injuries at Ibrox.
He isn’t the only one with injury problems though, with Motherwell head coach Stuart Kettlewell potentially miss up to seven first-team players for the final four clash in Mount Florida.
The Scotsman looks over both sides team news ahead of the game.
5. Paul McGinn - Motherwell - OUT
Another confirmed absentee for Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell, McGinn misses the game at Hampden due a thigh injury. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. Vaclav Cerny - Rangers - DOUBT
The Czech winger has been Rangers main source of goals in recent weeks, but was forced out of the midweek defeat to Aberdeen with a “small injury”, Philippe Clement confirmed. There's hope he will be fit enough to take part in the game against Motherwell, with an update expected on Friday afternoon. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. Callum Slattery - Motherwell - OUT
Picked up a serious knee injury in January and is not ready to return for Motherwell yet. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. Sam Nicholson - Motherwell - OUT
Another Fir Park absentee, Sam Nicholson also had a serious knee injury which will keep him sidelined for a prolonged period. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group