The upcoming Scottish League Cup semi-final features a fierce clash between Celtic and Rangers, set to occur at Hampden Park on Sunday afternoon. This match marks another chapter in the historic rivalry known as the Old Firm derby. As both teams prepare, attention turns to injury updates that could impact the players’ availability for the critical match.
Injury Updates for Celtic
Celtic faces several injury challenges as they prepare to meet Rangers:
- Cameron Carter-Vickers
- Status: Out
- Injury: Achilles
- Possible Return: Unknown
- Alistair Johnston
- Status: Out
- Injury: Hamstring
- Possible Return: November 22 (vs. St Mirren)
- Jota
- Status: Out
- Injury: ACL
- Possible Return: Unknown (targeting 2026)
- Kelechi Iheanacho
- Status: Minor doubt
- Injury: Hamstring
- Possible Return: November 2 (vs. Rangers)
- Kieran Tierney
- Status: Minor doubt
- Injury: Groin
- Possible Return: November 2 (vs. Rangers)
Injury Updates for Rangers
Rangers are also dealing with injury issues as they head into this vital match:
- Dujon Sterling
- Status: Out
- Injury: Achilles
- Possible Return: Unknown
- Rabbi Matondo
- Status: Out
- Injury: Knee
- Possible Return: Unknown
Suspension Updates
Celtic does not have any players suspended for the semi-final. However, Rangers will be without midfielder Connor Barron due to two yellow cards accumulated in prior matches.
As both teams look to secure a place in the final, the impact of injuries and suspensions will be closely monitored. The outcome of this match could set the stage for a final against either Motherwell or St Mirren in December.
