Overview
- Rangers’ new head coach enters his first Old Firm after back-to-back league wins, saying his players need no extra motivation despite Martin O’Neill’s earlier radio jibes.
- Celtic’s interim manager, appointed after Brendan Rodgers’ exit, clarified those comments were about the league context and arrives off a 4-0 midweek win over Falkirk.
- Rangers will be without suspended midfielder Connor Barron, and Danny Röhl says the appointment of an assistant coach will be finalised after the next international break.
- Pre-match analysis highlights three potential deciders: James Tavernier vs Sebastian Tounekti, Nico Raskin vs Callum McGregor, and Danilo Pereira vs Liam Scales.
- Pundits say a win could provide a major confidence lift for Röhl’s early tenure, with a place in the final against Motherwell or St Mirren on the line.