As Rangers aim to stay atop the Premiership title race, the threat of a points deduction for Celtic looms large and could potentially shift the balance of power in Scottish football.

With Celtic gradually regaining their key players and building momentum, the prospect of Brendan Rodgers fielding his strongest eleven is on the horizon. Reo Hatate’s return to action during the international break and the imminent comeback of Callum McGregor signal a bolstering of the team’s core, alongside the contributions of Cameron Carter-Vickers and Kyogo.

On the other hand, reports from The Daily Record highlight injury woes for Rangers, with Ridvan Yilmaz joining a growing list of sidelined players. The absence of key figures like Abdallah Sima, Oscar Cortes, and Ryan Jack poses a significant challenge for Philippe Clement’s side as they prepare to face Hibernian and their arch-rivals Celtic in upcoming fixtures.

The potential scenario of Celtic widening the points gap with victories in their next matches adds pressure on Rangers, who will face a tough test against Dundee shortly after. The significance of Rodgers fielding a fit squad with minimal injury concerns cannot be understated as the season reaches its climax, especially considering the pressure from their struggling rivals.