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.
9. Danilo - Rangers - DOUBT
Slowly working his way back to fitness after a series of serious injuries. Could return to the squad for Sunday's game, with Philippe Clement expected to update supporters during Friday's afternoon's press-conference. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
10. Harry Paton - Motherwell - OUT
Recently had surgery on his ankle and is one of number of injury absentees in Stuart Kettlewell's squad. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. Oscar Cortes - Rangers - OUT
Signed from RC Lens in January, the young winger has spent more time on the sidelines than he has on the pitch, with three long-term injuries curtailing his progress at Ibrox. Won't be fit for Sunday's game. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
12. Jack Vale - Motherwell - OUT
The on-loan defender has a calf injury that has resulted in him returning to parent club Blackburn in order to receive treatment. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group