Old Firm Derby Braces for Impact as Injury Dynamics Alter Title Race Landscape

Old Firm Derby Braces for Impact as Injury Dynamics Alter Title Race Landscape

Both Celtic and Rangers are facing injury woes ahead of the highly anticipated Old Firm derby, but according to pundit Tam McManus, it’s Celtic who could hold the advantage with key players returning to fitness.

Brendan Rodgers welcomes back Cameron Carter-Vickers and anticipates the return of Callum McGregor, Reo Hatate, Liam Scales, and others after the international break. On the other hand, Philippe Clement’s Rangers are dealing with injuries to Ridvan Yilmaz, while Oscar Cortes and Danilo remain sidelined long-term. McManus believes this shift in injury fortunes could be decisive not only for the upcoming derby but also for the title race as a whole.

“It could be pivotal. I think that Celtic are starting to get players back, and Rangers are going the other way,” McManus explained. “With Celtic starting to get players back…and Rangers losing some key players, that could be the difference in the Old Firm game coming up.”

As both clubs prepare for a crucial showdown and navigate through the remainder of the season, the return of key players for Celtic and the mounting injury concerns for Rangers could shape the outcome of the derby and the destiny of the league trophy.

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