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Celtic vs Rangers injury news as 8 players ruled out and 1 doubt

All the latest injury news ahead of Sunday's Old Firm at Parkhead
ByJamie Kemble
Johnston remains out
Johnston remains out | Andrew Milligan - PA Images/GettyImages

Celtic and Rangers renew their Old Firm rivalry again on Sunday, this time at Celtic Park. Rangers thrashed their rivals 3-0 at Ibrox in the Premier Sports Cup last weekend, but it is their turn to play without any away fans this weekend, and it will be interesting to see how the two games compare.

The Bhoys have not had any confidence boost since the bruising Old Firm defeat, and it feels as though the pressure is on after a 3-1 home Europa League defeat to Ferencvaros on Thursday night.

Martin O'Neill is going to have some real explaining to do if his men don't turn up for this one, with his side developing a nasty habit of blundering big games this season. And with the international break the other side of the game, it's a dangerous spot for a manager to be in.

Meanwhile, Rangers are well-rested having had the whole week to prepare for this game due to being eliminated from Europe during the qualifying rounds. The Gers have won their last five games across all competitions coming into this game, keeping a 100% record since their embarrassing European exit.

Here we round up all the latest injury news surrounding both sides ahead of the game to see who Celtic and Rangers will have to do without.

Ryan Naderi - Doubt

Naderi is a doubt after Mika Baur's heavy challenge last weekend.

Lawrence Shankland - Out

Shankland is out until early December with a hamstring injury that has required a corrective surgery,

Tuur Rommens - Out

Rommens remains out with a groin injury, not likely to return until some time in October.

Youssef Chermiti - Out

Chermiti is out for the season after rupturing his ACL during the late summer.

Alistair Johnston - Out

Johnston will be out for a few more weeks as he looks to get back to fitness amid a hamstring issue.

Landon Emenalo - Out

Emenalo arrived on loan from Chelsea with an injury issue and will remain out for a couple of weeks.

Callum Osmand - Out

Osmand is expected to be out until after the international break due to an ankle issue.

Jota - Out

The Portuguese attacker will be out until later in October as he works his way back from a lengthy layoff. He is getting closer but isn't there yet.

Yang Hyun-jun - Out (International)

Yang is away with South Korea for the Asian Games and will not be available until after the break.

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