Hearts and Rangers meet at Tynecastle Park at noon on Sunday knowing Premiership points are vital. The Glasgow club must atone for last weekend’s Scottish Cup exit against Championship side Queen’s Park, whilst the home team are on an eight-game unbeaten run in all competitions.
The respective managers, Neil Critchley and Philippe Clement, have injury concerns to deal with. Fitness issues at Tynecastle and Ibrox have refused to relent in recent weeks. Clement is also under pressure due to that cup loss and the 13-point gap between Rangers and Celtic in the league table.
Here is the latest injury news from both camps ahead of Sunday’s fixture:
9. Lewis Neilson (Hearts): Doubt
Suffered a dead leg against St Mirren. Will be assessed over the next few days. | SNS Group
10. Dujon Sterling (Rangers): Doubt
The midfielder is still nursing a foot injury. | SNS Group
11. Leon Balogun (Rangers): Doubt
Out since facing Manchester United last month but close to returning. | SNS Group
12. Connor Barron (Rangers): Doubt
Seemed to suffer a knee injury against Manchester United last month and has not appeared since. | SNS Group