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:
13. Ryan Jack - SELL
Contract: May 2024 - While Rangers fan might disagree, it's time up for injury-prone midfielder. There has been plenty of chat around the imminent decision facing him; pick club or country? Jack is at a stage in his career when he accepts he won't be a regular starter and Clement could decide he doesn't want him to stick around for much longer. | SNS Group
14. Leon Balogun - KEEP
Contract: May 2024 - Beale's decision to bring him back to Ibrox has proved a shrewd one. Despite being left out of the European squad, which was a massive mistake, the Nigerian has formed a strong pairing with Connor Goldson on the domestic front and has barely put a foot wrong in a Gers shirt. Deserving of a new contract. | SNS Group
15. Scott Wright - KEEP
Contract: May 2025 - The winger looked to be heading for the exit door in the summer but he's grasped his second chance under Clement. Currently sidelined through injury, Wright is a useful player to bring off the bench and is somewhat of a Hampden specialist. Seems to make more of an impact as a sub than as a starter. | SNS Group