Barry Ferguson has revealed minor injury issues at Rangers as they face Celtic in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday.
Ferguson’s team will travel to Parkhead on 16 March, with 16 points separating the Old Firm rivals in the league table.
The Gers are coming off an emphatic victory against Fenerbahce in the Europa League and qualified for the quarter-finals after winning on penalties.
Butland’s heroics at Ibrox saved the Light Blues, but some players will undoubtedly be fatigued after playing 120 minutes against Jose Mourinho’s team.
Rangers players have minor issues ahead of Celtic game
A few players at the Bears have minor issues ahead of the Old Firm derby, Ferguson says.
The interim boss didn’t give specific names but revealed that “one or two” may have picked up small knocks after beating Fenerbahce.
Ferguson will know more about the fitness of his squad after the recovery session scheduled before travelling to Parkhead.
Speaking in the pre-match press conference via the club’s X (14 March), the Scotsman said: “I won’t use 120 minutes as any excuse for Sunday – the players are well looked after here.
“One or two had minor issues, and we will see how they are tomorrow after today’s recovery session.”
Celtic to face a resurgent Ferguson at Parkhead
Celtic will face a resurgent Rangers team after the manner of victory against the Turkish outfit in the Europa League.
The fans were behind the Gers throughout the fixture, and the travelling supporters will undoubtedly make their voices heard at Parkhead.
While the Scottish Premiership title seems out of the Light Blues’ hands, they are still playing for pride and need to close the gap on the Old Firm rivals.
Philippe Clement finally managed to beat the Hoops 3-0 on 2 January, but the Belgian manager was sacked after inconsistent displays this season.
Ferguson has taken interim charge at Ibrox, but the Gers icon will hope to strengthen his claim of being given the role permanently by beating Celtic.
The Hoops have gotten the better of the Bears in recent Old Firm derbies, but things could potentially be different at Parkhead.
With the Light Blues going into the game with high spirits, it wouldn’t be surprising to see them take the three points against Brendan Rodgers’ team.
The Ibrox faithful will hope the likes of John Souttar, Leon Balogun, Vaclav Cerny and Cyriel Dessers are all fit enough to start on Sunday.
