Amid such a hectic run of fixtures between now and the January transfer window opening, Rangers boss Philippe Clement will know his squad is going to be tested to the max over the coming weeks.
The former AS Monaco boss has some tough calls to make with the Viaplay Cup Final, a crucial Europa League encounter away to Real Betis and the Old Firm derby showdown against Celtic on December 30th taking centre stage.
Amidst that potentially season-defining run of fixtures, there are league games against Hearts, Dundee, St Johnstone, Motherwell and Ross County to navigate this month and Clement could be tempted to present an opportunity to several players who have yet to feature or haven't played a great deal under the Belgian's regime.
The January window will be no easy assignment for Clement as he looks to make a few adjustments to his already bulky squad. While wholesale changes are out of the question, Clement has stressed he will tinker with his squad in order to give them the best possible chance of beating arch rivals Celtic to the Scottish Premiership title.
The future of SEVEN first-team players must be decided before the end of the season, but for now it's about making progress in the Europa League, clinching some long overdue silverware at Hampden on December 17th and trying to make inroads on Celtic's lead at the top of the table.
With that in mind, GlasgowWorld assesses 15 players whose future remains uncertain:
5. Borna Barisic - SELL
Contract: May 2024 - The Croatian is entering the final few months of his contract and has been attracting plenty of interest from clubs in England and across Europe. At this stage, the majority of Gers supporters would be happy to see him depart if they can command a fee in January rather than risk losing him for nothing in the summer. | SNS Group
6. Leon King - LOAN
Contract: May 2026 - Was handed several chances during Giovanni van Bronckhorst's tenure, but less so under Michael Beale. Currently well down the pecking order for a starting berth and a loan spell could prove crucial at this stage in his career if he's to continue performing to a high standard for Scotland Under-21s. | SNS Group
7. Dujon Sterling - KEEP
Contract: May 2027 - The powerful and versatile defender needs to be given more time to prove his worth. the ex-Chelsea youth has struggled to break into the team so far but when he has featured he hasn't looked out of place. Could yet come good if Clement wants him as part of his long-term plans. | SNS Group
8. Adam Devine - KEEP
Contract: May 2025 - The versatile full-back has only been named in European matchday squad but has yet to make a first-team appearance this term. There's no sign of skipper James Tavernier leaving, so he will need to bide his time in order to get a run in the team. Should be utilised more in cup games. | SNS Group