The fitness concerns continue to mount for both Rangers and Celtic as they battle it out for the Premiership title in what has proven to be a neck and neck race. Injuries have emerged as a major factor that could potentially tilt the balance in favor of one team over the other. The impact of these injuries is significant, with key players on the sidelines for both teams.
Rangers, in particular, have been hit hard by the injury bug, with Ridvan Yilmaz being the latest player to join the growing list of casualties. As they gear up to face Hibs and then their fierce rivals Celtic, they will be hoping for some of their star players to make a timely return to bolster their squad for the upcoming fixtures.
On the other hand, Celtic seems to have a slightly more positive outlook ahead of their match against Livingston this weekend. However, the absence of key players in midfield and defense without a clear timeline for their return still poses a challenge for the team. Goalkeeper Luis Palma, Ross McCausland, and Kieran Dowell are among the players who have not been able to make it into the lineup due to their injuries.
Despite the absence of these players, a combined XI of injured players from both Rangers and Celtic who have missed recent matches due to injury could provide an interesting perspective on the impact of these absences on the teams’ performances.
