Rangers' medical team rushed Ryan Naderi off at half‑time after a knee blow on Saturday, and speculation grew that the 23‑year‑old could miss the remainder of the campaign. Scans scheduled for later this week will determine the severity, leaving Ibrox supporters uneasy as the club battles for a top‑four finish, and morale.

With John Souttar’s confidence shattered, Rangers have been forced to rely on centre‑back duo Emmanuel Fernandez and Nasser Djiga for the balance of the season. Both have held the back line together amid a spate of setbacks, while right‑backs Alistair Johnston and Julian Araujo remain sidelined. The defensive stability they provide is now pivotal for Ibrox in upcoming fixtures ahead.

Celtic, meanwhile, have compiled a shortlist of seven summer targets, ranging from Hibernian’s midfield prospect Miguel Chaiwa to former Liverpool defender Ozan Kabak, whose Hoffenheim contract expires at season’s end. Their aggressive recruitment drive aims to shore up gaps exposed by injuries to Alistair Johnston and Julian Araujo. Success in the market could reshape the Glasgow rivalry for both clubs.