Second meets third in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday when title-chasing Rangers entertain St Mirren at Ibrox - with Philippe Clement's men knowing they can ill-afford to drop points in their quest to keep tabs on leaders Celtic.
The Light Blues failed to narrow the gap on Brendan Rodgers' Hoops last weekend after requiring a late James Tavernier penalty to earn a 1-1 draw with Aberdeen at Pittodrie. They followed that up with a disappointing performance against Aris Limassol in the Europa League on Thursday night, missing the chance to book their place in the knockout stages.
A lot has changed since the Gers last faced the Paisley side during Steven Davis' temporary spell as interim manager, with Clement hoping his players can give themselves some breathing room from the Buddies who sit six points behind them in third spot.
Stephen Robinson's Saints have lack consistency at times this season and have stuttered in recent weeks with just two wins in their previous six outings. They drew a blank in front of goal against Ross County in Dingwall on Tuesday night and will be wary that the chasing pack is starting to close on them in the battle for European football next year.
Here we round up the injury latest surrounding both clubs ahead of Sunday’s clash...
A lot has changed since the Gers last faced the Paisley side during Steven Davis' temporary spell as interim manager, with Clement hoping his players can give themselves some breathing room from the Buddies who sit six points behind them in third spot.
![OUT - The Aussie wing-back has been ruled out for up to three months and will undergo surgery in London at the start of next week. The news has been described as a "huge blow" by Robinson.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/12/01/14/51/20865172.jpg.jpg?trim=0,256,0,255&width=800)
5. Ryan Strain - St Mirren
OUT - The Aussie wing-back has been ruled out for up to three months and will undergo surgery in London at the start of next week. The news has been described as a "huge blow" by Robinson. | SNS Group
![DOUBT - The powerful summer signing has barely had a look in since arriving from Chelsea and has had injury niggles to contend with. Desperately needs a run in the team at some point.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/12/01/14/54/20804730.jpg.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
6. Dujon Sterling - Rangers
DOUBT - The powerful summer signing has barely had a look in since arriving from Chelsea and has had injury niggles to contend with. Desperately needs a run in the team at some point. | SNS Group
![OUT - The Belgian under-21 international is nearing a competitive return but will this game come too soon for him again?](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/11/13/15/20/20892869.jpg.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
7. Nicolas Raskin - Rangers
OUT - The Belgian under-21 international is nearing a competitive return but will this game come too soon for him again? | SNS Group
![DOUBT - Was absent from the matchday squad last weekend before returning to the bench against Ross County but was an unused sub to suggest he might not be match-fit at present.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/12/01/14/10/20869464.jpg.jpg?trim=0,109,0,109&width=800)
8. Toyosi Olusanya - St Mirren
DOUBT - Was absent from the matchday squad last weekend before returning to the bench against Ross County but was an unused sub to suggest he might not be match-fit at present. | SNS Group