Rangers vs. Celtic injury latest before Old Firm derby - McGregor, Sima and more

The latest instalment of another eagerly-anticipated Old Firm derby takes centre stage on Sunday as Rangers play host to Celtic at Ibrox in a top-of-the-table Scottish Premiership showdown.

Just one point separates the two Glaswegian giants heading down the home straight, with reigning champions Celtic currently leading the way, but Rangers in second place have a game in hand.

Philippe Clement's side returned to winning ways last weekend when they fought off a spirited Hibernian outfit to win 3-1 on home soil thanks to goals from James Tavernier, Cyriel Dessers and Rabbi Matondo.

Celtic, meanwhile, secured their third victory in a row across all competitions when they beat basement club Livingston by a 3-0 scoreline away from home, courtesy of strikes from Paulo Bernardo, Matt O'Riley and an own goal form Jamie Brandon.

Brendan Rodgers will return to the Hoops dugout after serving a touchline ban last time out, and here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest suspension and injury news for both clubs ahead of the contest at Ibrox.

RANGERS INJURY NEWS

Ryan Jack

Status: Out Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: Unknown

Ryan Jack has been sidelined since the beginning of March with a muscle injury. Clement has confirmed that the midfielder will miss Sunday's Old Firm derby and it remains to be seen when he will return to first-team action.

Danilo

Status: Out Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: Unknown

Danilo is yet to make an appearance for Rangers in 2024 since sustaining a serious knee injury in early December, and the striker is facing a race against time to recover before the season comes to a close.

Oscar Cortes

Status: Out Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: Unknown

January loan signing Oscar Cortes (pictured on the right) is still unavailable for selection as he continues to recover from a "severe" muscle injury sustained against Kilmarnock on February 28.

Kieran Dowell

Status: Out Type of injury: Foot Possible return date: Unknown

Kieran Dowell underwent an operation on a foot injury at the end of January and the midfielder remains unavailable for selection.

Ridvan Yilmaz

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: April 7 (vs. Celtic)

Ridvan Yilmaz picked up a hamstring injury with Turkey during the international break and subsequently missed Rangers' win over Hibs last weekend. Clement has since revealed that he is "not sure" if the left-back, who has taken part in individual training, will recover in time, and an assessment will be made ahead of kickoff.

Abdallah Sima

Status: Available Previous injury: Thigh Return date: April 7 (vs. Celtic)

Clement has confirmed that Abdallah Sima "is fit enough to start" but cannot play the full 90 minutes, so the Gers boss will make a decision on when he feels the striker can make the best impact on Sunday â€“ Sima made a 10-minute cameo appearances as a substitute last weekend.

CELTIC INJURY NEWS

Callum McGregor

Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Achilles Possible return date: April 7 (vs. Celtic)

Captain Callum McGregor has returned to training three to four weeks ahead of schedule after being out with an Achilles injury since the end of February. A late call will be made on his availability following a final training session on Saturday.

Luis Palma

Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Calf Possible return date: April 7 (vs. Celtic)

Luis Palma has missed each of Celtic's last four games with a calf injury, but the winger has returned to training this week and is in contention to return to the matchday squad on Sunday.

RANGERS VS. CELTIC SUSPENSION LIST

Rangers and Celtic have no suspended players for this match.