Rangers assess fitness and selection calls before Celtic clash
Jayden Meghoma’s place is under threat from Tuur Rommens. With aerial and defensive weaknesses highlighted, the loanee may be benched again vs Celtic, with his Rangers loan potentially winding down.
Rangers led 2-0 at Ibrox but conceded as Reo Hatate completed Celtic’s comeback for 2-2. Dropped points leave Hearts six clear at the top, denting Rangers’ title push.
Kemar Roofe hails ‘electric’ Ibrox after the 4-2 Hearts win, backs Danny Rohl and urges the same tempo vs Celtic. He praises leaders like James Tavernier and says home form makes Ibrox a fortress.
Rangers legend Graeme Souness is stranded in Abu Dhabi amid regional conflict, hearing ‘loud bangs’ at the airport as flights are halted. He hopes to return to the UK ahead of the Old Firm.
Rangers eye an Ibrox win as Rohl targets becoming the first Gers boss to win his first two league Old Firms. Home form is strong, while Mikey Moore chases a sixth Premiership goal at 18.
Rangers await fitness tests for Ryan Naderi and Dujon Sterling, with Antman doubtful. Barron, Cornelius and Rice out. Celtic miss Araujo, Engels, Osmand, Carter-Vickers, Johnston and Jota, with Trusty banned.
The 18-year-old striker Gentles extends his Rangers deal by a year. On loan at Alloa, he has four goal contributions in five League One games and featured in pre-season. Alexander Smith joins Dumbarton on loan.
Ex-ref Steve Conroy urges VAR to ‘butt out’ at Ibrox and let John Beaton lead, after controversies including Trusty’s red and Rangers’ penalty fury at Livingston. Experienced officials are assigned.
