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Osmand boost for Celtic ahead of Old Firm; Dessers explains Rangers exit

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Callum Osmand could make Celtic's squad for Sunday's Old Firm clash with Rangers after an extended spell out injured. The 20-year-old forward scored against the Ibrox side earlier this season, and his potential comeback would provide a timely boost for Brendan Rodgers' side in what promises to be a pivotal encounter.

Former Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers has revealed "confusing" messages about his Ibrox future played a significant part in his decision to join Panathinaikos. The 31-year-old Belgian struggled for regular first-team football during his time at Rangers and has now started a new chapter in Greece.

Across the rest of the Scottish Premiership, Blair Spittal is pushing for a Hearts start against Motherwell after impressive performances from the bench. Falkirk winger Calvin Miller insists he is not getting distracted by talk of lucrative moves or a Scotland call-up, while Hibernian's Nicky Cadden hopes to avoid being withdrawn following a red card again this season after the club's recent spate of dismissals.

Dundee United's Zac Sapsford says sealing seventh place remains the clear target when they face Aberdeen this weekend. At St Johnstone, Cheick Diabate has revealed he could not leave without helping the club make an immediate return to the Scottish Premiership.