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.
1. Stephen O'Donnell - Motherwell - OUT
The former Scotland international full-back pulled up with a muscle injury in the midweek win over Dundee United and has been ruled out of the game on Sunday. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
2. Ridvan Yilmaz - Rangers - OUT
The Turkish left-back has been out since August with a thigh problem. He is edging closer to a return but this weekend is expected to come too soon for him. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
3. Rabbi Matondo - Rangers - OUT
The Welsh winger has endured a torrid time with injuries throughout 2024 and is still not available after suffering a hamstring injury against Celtic in September. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
4. Ross Callachan - Motherwell - OUT
The Motherwell midfielder is definitely out of the game and is expected to be missing for further weeks with a hamstring problem. | SNS Photo: SNS Group