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:
9. Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic) - OUT
Celtic's mainstay at the back will miss the rest of the season with an achilles injury. | Getty Images
10. Callum Osmand (Celtic) - OUT
Hoping for a return soon as an injury against Midtjylland in November has seen him sidelined for six months, however recent surgery on his hamstring has set him back in his recovery. | Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Ima
11. Derek Cornelius (Rangers) - OUT
Nearing his return to action after undergoing surgery for a muscle injury in November but won't be available for Sunday's clash. | Getty Images
12. Jota (Celtic) - OUT
Out for the rest of the season due to his ACL injury. | Getty Images