As Rangers and Celtic prepare to face each other in the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup, both Danny Rohl and Martin O’Neill have some fresh injury issues they’ll have to navigate.
Last weekend’s meeting at Ibrox proved to be a game of two halves as Kieran Tierney and Reo Hatate cancelled out a first half Youssef Chermiti brace. While the title race takes a back seat this weekend, the importance of Sunday’s cup clash cannot be understated as the loser risks having a trophyless season.
Rohl’s side didn’t play in midweek, giving them a slight advantage as Rangers have very little injury concerns, however Celtic’s trip to Aberdeen in midweek has given O’Neill some food for thought regarding the fitness of some of his key men. Here’s a look at the outs and doubts for Rangers vs Celtic in the Scottish Cup:
1. Mikey Moore (Rangers) - DOUBT
Rohl confirmed the Spurs loanee has a 'small issue' but should be fine for Sunday's clash. | Getty Images
2. Kieran Tierney (Celtic) - DOUBT
Suffered a foot injury against Aberdeen, putting his place in the starting XI at Ibrox at risk. | Getty Images
3. Dane Murray (Celtic) - DOUBT
Benjamin Arthur is waiting in the wings for a start once again as Murray remains a major doubt after being injured in the warm-up at Pittodrie. | Getty Images
4. Oliver Antman (Rangers) - DOUBT
Still has some minor issues as he recovers from his adductor injury. | Getty Images