Rangers international call-ups in focus as Chermiti gets recovery boost
Rangers head into the Kilmarnock game on the back of wins over Celtic, and their strong post-international break record gives Derek McInnes reason for confidence.
Rangers' Tennent's Sixes legends lost late to Celtic in the final, then a dressing-room row broke out, with goalkeeper Lee Robinson involved in an expletive-filled exchange.
Portugal Under-21 boss Luís Freire dedicated qualification to injured Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti, giving him added motivation in his ACL recovery before the 2027 Under-21 European Championship finals.
Rangers pair Vanja Dragojevic and Kosta Nedeljkovic are in Serbia's UEFA squad for the Netherlands, with Dragojevic handed another chance to earn minutes.
Rory Loy recalled a Murray Park clash in which Brahim Hemdani reacted to Gavin Rae's 'naughty' tackle by slapping his Rangers team-mate before they were separated.
Charlie Adam believes Rangers are strongest in midfield with Dan Neil and Nico Raskin, praising Neil's quick adaptation and Raskin's return to form.
John Hartson said Rangers were 'comfortable' in the 1-0 derby win, praising Derek McInnes' big, physical approach and warning Celtic lack strength in both boxes.
Kevin Kelsy is tipped to start with Ryan Naderi against Kilmarnock after lighter international minutes than Bojan Miovski, with his early Rangers numbers described as 'exciting'.
Rangers striker Ryan Naderi called his Czechia debut in the 3-1 defeat by Spain the 'biggest game of my life' after choosing Czechia over Germany and Bulgaria.
Former Rangers boss Danny Rohl is unbeaten in 14 with RB Salzburg, winning 11 and drawing three after leaving Ibrox with a 55% win rate but no silverware.
A former Rangers striker reflects on helping fire the club back to the Premiership and says Pedro Caixinha's arrival signalled the end of his Ibrox spell.
Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez is in Nigeria's squad to face Russia in a friendly, despite Russia remaining suspended from UEFA competition.
Ally McCoist branded protesters 'daft wee boys' after tennis balls were thrown near Dermot Desmond at the Dunhill, calling the Celtic fan stunt 'embarrassing'.
John Souttar, Tuur Rommens and Cammy Devlin are rated as Rangers players whose stock has fallen amid Derek McInnes' reshaped side and stronger competition.
Olwethu Makhanya looks set to return fit after a brief South Africa outing against Egypt, easing Rangers fears before Kilmarnock despite a yellow card.
Nicolas Raskin is expected to leave Rangers for a top-five league by 2027, with Aston Villa still tracking him after praise in Belgium and a rejected £12m Hull City approach.
