Team news: Key Celtic man returns, Aberdeen defender sweat for Hibs, Rangers boosted, Hearts concussion blow

Team news: Key Celtic man returns, Aberdeen defender sweat for Hibs, Rangers boosted, Hearts

concussion blow

We go over the squad news before this weekend’s top-tier action takes place around Scotland:

Hibs (9) vs. Aberdeen (8) on Saturday at 3 p.m.

After missing the midweek match with Motherwell due to illness, Aberdeen defender Richard Jensen is

still doubtful, and fellow center-back Slobodan Rubezic is still out due to a knee injury. Rocky Bushiri, a

defender for the Hibs, has returned from his eight-week stint in the Africa Cup of Nations, despite not

playing for the DR Congo. Josh Campbell, Jake Doyle-Hayes, and Owen Bevan (thigh and ankle) are still

out.

Although Greg Taylor is back from injury and Cameron Carter-Vickers will resume full training next

week, Liel Abada is still not in the right frame of mind to play for Celtic. Due to a fracture in his side of

the head, Alistair Johnston will not be returning, while Reo Hatate is still out with calf issues. Brad

Lyons (knee), Kyle Magennis (hamstring), and Robbie Deas (fractured cheekbone) are still out of action

for Kilmarnock.

“they won’t have a clue” situation.

Sunday at noon: St Johnstone (10) vs. Rangers (2) Dan Phillips, a midfielder for St Johnstone, may

make a comeback after missing three games due to a muscle strain. Ross Sinclair (arm), Cammy

MacPherson (thigh), Drey Wright (knee), and Ali Crawford (calf) are still sidelined. After serving a two-

game suspension, Gers midfielder Dujon Sterling is back in action, and defender Leon Balogun, who is

sporting a mask to prevent a facial injury, is available. Due to a muscular ailment, Winger Rabbi

Matondo will be sidelined; Kemar Roofe, Danilo (knee), Kieran Dowell, and Abdallah Sima (thigh) are

still out.

Philippe Clement of the Rangers demands additional referee meetings and admits a bottle of water.

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