Following the international break Hibs will head through to Glasgow to face Rangers for their first clash of the 2023/24 season. Nick Montgomery’s side will head to Ibrox off the back of a vindicating Edinburgh derby which saw the Easter Road outfit bounce back from a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw.
French forward Elie Youan scored two goals in under two minutes to bring the Hibees back to life and a necessary point was secured as they headed into the international break. It remains to be seen whether Rangers will have a manager by the time Hibs are welcomed at Ibrox but noise from the Gers suggest that a decision is imminent.
The Rangers board are reportedly making a final call between Kevin Muscat and Philippe Clement this weekend with the upcoming clash against the Leith-based side set to be their opening game as the Gers boss. Ahead of next week’s training, here is the latest injury news from Easter Road and Ibrox.
1. Jake Doyle-Hayes - Hibs
DOUBT - The Irish footballer could return imminently from his ankle injury.
2. Kieran Dowell - Rangers
DOUBT - It is expected Dowell will return following the international break but it remains to be seen how his post-knee injury training has gone. Unlikely he will start against Hibs
3. Todd Cantwell - Rangers
DOUBT - Similarly to Dowell, he has continued recovery from a knee injury and new manager Philippe Clement has confirmed he will be in the squad to face Rangers after “increasing his workload” but won’t play the full 90 mins.
4. Leon Balogun - Rangers
DOUBT - Balogun has not been included in several matchdays due to an unspecified injury and remains a doubt.