Celtic and Rangers extend the hostilities in the old company Derby while they meet at the Ibrox Stadium in the Scottish Premiership. Both parties will try to determine the supremacy in the early season in what promises to be a brightly disputed meeting.
Celtic vs Rangers – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: August 31, Sunday.
- Kick -off: 12pm bst.
- Location: Ibrox stage.
Rangers Team News
Rangers are preparing for the intense old sturdy collision after a tough start to the season and a humiliating 9-1 total defeat against Club Brugge in the Champions League qualifications.
Manager Russell Martin is confronted with pressure, but has called a team that shows a few glimpse of optimism. Cyriel Dessers is expected to return after repairing a knee injury, which increases their attacking options. Hamza Igamane, however, left the club after a transfer to Lille. Defender Dujon Sterling remains sidelined with an Achilles injury. New Recruit Jay Meghoma is available and can offer reinforcement.
Captain James Tavernier continues to lead the side, although the defensive problems of the team persist and the team has not succeeded in holding a clean slate in their last five games.
Celtic Team News
Celtic approaches the luminaire as a Scottish Premiership leaders, but on the back of a disappointing Champions League exit to Kairat Almaty about punishments, with important areas that need reinforcement. Manager Brendan Rodgers recognized frustration about the depth of the team, especially in attacking positions after the departure of Talisman Kyogo Furuhashi in January and winger Nicolas Kuhn earlier this month.
Jota is confronted with a long -term injury dismissal, which increases the dependence on Adam Idah, who still has to open his scoring account this season. The club expects on arrivals from new signing sessions to strengthen the team before the transfer deadline. Rodgers has reassured supporters of his dedication and emphasizes that Celtic is still striving for a very good season and a strong show in the old company Derby.
Form
Rangers
After the European disappointment in which they not only lost both legs, but also admitted nine goals, Rangers also struggled in their own country, currently 7th in the Premiership after three consecutive draws. Their recent form emphasizes defensive vulnerabilities despite the ability to score, making the upcoming derby a crucial test of resilience and tactical adjustments.
Celtic
Celtic continues to exceed Scottish premiership with a slightly stronger recently record, which demonstrates more consistency in their defensive firmness and target core possibilities, although their European setbacks have thrown a shadow over their continental ambitions as they lost against the Kazakhstan-side Kairat Almaty on Penalties.
Predicted line -Ups
Rangers: Bully; Aerrons, Djaga, Souttar, Tavernier; Diomande, Rothwel, Camer; Anman, Danal, gas is the same.
Celtic: Schmeichel; Ralston, Carter vickers, Scales, Tierney; English, McGregor, Hatate; Nygren, Idah, Maeda.
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