Rangers will aim to bounce back from their Premier Sports Cup final disappointment as they return to Scottish Premiership against against Dundee at Ibrox on Saturday.
Scheduled to kick-off at 3pm, Philippe Clement’s side could leapfrog Aberdeen in second place with a win after their recent impressive league form saw them cut down the Dons nine-point lead over the last month.
While the Belgian has been able to rest his side’s tired legs with no European action this week, the busy Christmas schedule means he must carefully decide who to include in his starting XI at the weekend, and who to give a breather to. The 50-year-old confirmed has also confirmed there is currently a flu bug going around Ibrox content following last weekend’s game.
As for their weekend opponents Dundee, head coach Tony Docherty has offered an update on several of his injured stars as he approaches his own busy schedule hoping he can welcome back several of his missing stars.
Ahead of the game at Ibrox, The Scotsman has all the early injury news ahead of clash:
5. Joe Shaughnessy - Dundee - OUT
Isn't expected back until late December due to a knee problem which has dogged his season. The defender "has been doing bits and pieces in training" according to Dundee's head coach, with the hope he can soon return. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. Oscar Cortes - Rangers - AVAILABLE
The summer signing has barely played for the club after a succession of injuries curtailed his progress at Ibrox upon his arrival in January. Didn't make it onto the pitch at Hampden Park for last week's Premier Sports Cup final, but was named amongst the substitutes so is available for this weekend's game at Ibrox. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Charlie Reilly - Dundee - OUT
The midfielder has been beset by constant injuries since joining Dundee but is edging closer to a return, according the club who say he has been back running for "probably 10 days". | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. John Souttar - Rangers - DOUBT
Missed last weekend's clash with Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup with a groin injury that he suffered in the first-half of the 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur. A huge doubt for the game with Dundee on Saturday. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group