Celtic vs Rangers: Injury Report Highlights Tierney, Iheanacho, and Barron’s Status

The highly anticipated clash between Celtic and Rangers in the Scottish League Cup semi-final is fast approaching. Scheduled for Sunday at Hampden Park, this match will see two historic rivals face off, adding another chapter to their storied rivalry.

Celtic vs Rangers: Injury Report and Player Status

Celtic Injury Updates

• Cameron Carter-Vickers:
  • Status: Out
  • Injury: Achilles
  • Possible return: Unknown

  Carter-Vickers suffered an Achilles injury during a Europa League match and may be out for three to five months.

• Alistair Johnston:
  • Status: Out
  • Injury: Hamstring
  • Possible return: November 22 (vs. St Mirren)

  Johnston missed the recent win over Sturm Graz due to a recurrence of his hamstring injury.

• Jota:
  • Status: Out
  • Injury: ACL
  • Possible return: 2026

  Jota is still rehabilitating from an ACL injury sustained in May.
• Kelechi Iheanacho
• Status: Minor doubt
• Injury: Hamstring
• Possible return: November 2 (vs. Rangers)

Iheanacho missed the last match but is responding well to treatment and will be evaluated before kickoff.

Rangers Injury Reports

• Dujon Sterling:
  • Status: Out
  • Injury: Achilles
  • Possible return: Unknown

  Sterling has made progress but will not be available for the match.

• Rabbi Matondo:
  • Status: Out
  • Injury: Knee
  • Possible return: Unknown

  Matondo continues to recover from a knee injury with no specific timeframe for his return.

Suspension Updates

• Celtic has no players suspended for this match.
• Rangers will be without Connor Barron, due to two yellow cards in previous rounds.

As both teams prepare for Sunday, the outcome will be pivotal, setting the stage for a potential final against either Motherwell or St Mirren in December. Fans eagerly await the clash in what promises to be an intense match filled with competitive spirit.