Rangers welcome Dundee United to Ibrox this weekend as they look to make it back-to-back wins in the Scottish Premiership this Saturday.
A narrow 1-0 win over struggling Hearts before the international break saw Philippe Clement’s side make it three games unbeaten in all competitions, and they’ll hope to they can close the gap on both Celtic and Aberdeen this weekend by swatting aside Dundee United in Glasgow.
It will be the second time the two sides have faced each other this term, where an early goal from Tom Lawrence settled a tight clash between the two teams at Tannadice in September, as Rangers inflicted a first defeat of the season on Jim Goodwin’s side.
The Welsh midfielder is one of many players that is expected to miss the game this weekend though, with the Gers and their visitors nursing a number of injuries. Both Clement and Goodwin have been handed boosts though, with some of their injured stars in contention for a return to the squad this weekend.
The Scotsman assesses both sides injury concerns ahead of Saturday’s match.
5. Louis Moult (Dundee United) - in contention
The experienced striker is edging towards a first-team return and in contention to feature in the squad for this weekend's game at Ibrox, according to Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. Ridvan Yilmaz (Rangers) - Available
The Turkish left-back suffered a thigh injury taking a shot against Dynamo Kyiv in August and has not been seen since. Has been back in training over the international break and, as confirmed by Philippe Clement, will be back in the squad this weekend to provide Rangers a massive boost. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. Ross Docherty (Dundee United) - Available
Was expected to miss the game against Ross County a fortnight ago, but was able to take his place as an unused substitute. Suffered a slight setback as he looks to reach peak fitness following a calf issue, but head coach Jim Goodwin said he was "hopeful" he can make the squad for the game at Ibrox. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. Neraysho Kasanwirjo (Rangers) - out
The young Dutch full-back left the pitch in tears after picking up an injury on international duty. The club face an anxious sweat to discover how long he will be missing, but it is almost certain he'll miss Saturday's game at Ibrox. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group