
Derby day preview:Celtic vs Rangers
- Soccer News 2025/03/16 11:12
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James Forrest (foot) and Paulo Bernardo (ankle) are both ruled out of this encounter due to injury issues, with both expected to return later this month.
Jota is anticipated to play in his first Old Firm since returning to Celtic in January, with the winger likely to play alongside Daizen Maeda and Nicolas-Gerrit Kuhn in the forward line.
Jeffrey Schlupp has impressed since joining Celtic on loan from Crystal Palace, and the left-back could play ahead of Greg Taylor on Sunday, while Auston Trusty, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Alistair Johnston should also start in defence.
As for Rangers, Neraysho Kasanwirjo is anticipated to be the only absentee due to injury issues, although Connor Barron may miss out after coming off with a suspected injury in the last outing.
Tom Lawrence impressed after coming off the bench against Fenerbahce, and the midfielder could be rewarded with a start here, likely to play alongside Nicolas Raskin in the middle of the park.
Celtic possible starting lineup:
Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Schlupp; Engels, McGregor, Hatate; Kuhn, Maeda, Jota
Rangers possible starting lineup:
Butland; Tavernier, Souttar, Balogun, Jefte; Raskin, Lawrence; Cerny, Diomande, Hagi; Dessers
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