Rangers vs Aberdeen injury news: 8 outs and 4 doubts for Premier Sports Cup semi-final showdown

Rangers face Aberdeen in a massive Premier Sports Cup semi-final showdown at Hampden Park on Saturday - with both teams coming into the match in contrasting form and with their share of injury troubles.

With a spot in the final on the line against either Hearts or Hibs in mid-December, Rangers will look to extend their unbeaten run against the Dons to eight matches after recording six wins and one draw in their last seven meetings.

However, knockout football at the national stadium traditionally levels the playing field and Aberdeen will attempt to frustrate their fierce Glasgow rivals by setting up in a low defensive block and look to hit on the counter.

Derek McInnes’ side enter this clash riding a nine-game unbeaten run across all competitions, although they were pegged back to a 2-2 draw against Hearts at Tynecastle on Wednesday night.

In contrast, Stephen Robinson’s men are enduring a turbulent domestic campaign and head to Mount Florida on the back of consecutive Premiership defeats to Dundee United (3-2) and Falkirk (1-0).

Both managers will have to make do without a number of important players this weekend as they continue to navigate longer than ideal injury lists. GlasgowWorld takes a look at which players won’t or are unlikely to be involved at Hampden on Saturday.

Tochi Chukwuani (Rangers) - DOUBT

Midfielder is the only fresh injury concern ahead of Saturday after McInnes revealed he experienced overnight knee discomfort and was sent for a scan on Thursday afternoon. While the club does not believe it is a long-term issue, he remains a significant doubt to feature this weekend.

Lewis Mayo (Aberdeen) - OUT

The centre-back will be absent for a minimum of two months after suffering a stress fracture in his foot.

Lawrence Shankland (Rangers) - OUT

The Rangers captain remains sidelined following hamstring surgery. He is understood to be progressing well but is targeting an early December return timeline.

Mats Knoester (Aberdeen) - OUT

Dutch centre-back is sidelined with a thigh injury sustained in training and has been sent to see a specialist.

Daisuke Yokota (Rangers) - OUT

Japanese winger remains sidelined following recent groin surgery in London and has no firm return date yet.

Dan Happe (Aberdeen) - SUSPENDED

While he returned from a virus to play in midweek, he is suspended for the Hampden semi-final.

Youssef Chermiti (Rangers) - OUT

Portuguese forward is ruled out for the long term after suffering a severe anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear.

Tony Yogane (Aberdeen) - DOUBT

Still recovering from the same virus that swept through the squad and is being assessed for his physical readiness.

Chris Cadden (Aberdeen) - DOUBT

The right-back is a major doubt after limping off early in the second half against Falkirk on Wednesday night.

Cammy Devlin (Rangers) - OUT

Australian midfielder is still out with a hamstring problem, with a recovery target also set for early December.

Connor Ronan (Aberdeen) - OUT

Irish midfielder suffered a serious medial knee ligament injury against Dundee United and is also consulting a specialist.

Ross McCrorie (Rangers) - OUT

Full-back has missed recent matchday squads due to a hamstring injury and will not be fit enough in time for the semi-final.

Kristers Tobers (Aberdeen) - DOUBT

Having been out for 13 months with a serious knee injury, the Latvian defender was rushed onto the bench in midweek due to the shortage of players, but he lacks match fitness.