7 team news rumours as Celtic cavalry arrives, Rangers star returns in a flash and red tape denies instant debut
It's derby day in Glasgow and both Celtic and Rangers have new look squads from the last time they faced off.
It's been a busy summer of wheeling and dealing for Brendan Rodgers and Philippe Clement who are set to renew their rivalries on the touchline. A number of familiar faces will take to the Parkhead cauldron this afternoon. For some it will be a first experience of the game and for others it could be the same with the added pressure of a DEBUT for their respective clubs.
Starting with the Hoops and the good news for Rodgers and the packed out home crowd is their deadline day new Bhoys are all raring to go. Record signing Arne Engels has told his new boss he is ready for action if selected while USA defender Auston Trusty is also prepared and set for the big baptism of fire in the east end. Luke McCowan has been playing regularly for Dundee this season and he also brings another option and match sharpness to a side that is booming with options.
The loss of Matt O'Riley is a tough one to take for the club and fans - but they will be hoping their trio of new recruits can hit the ground running, starting with today. There was fears over Cameron Carter-Vickers after he was posted missing during an open part of training in the build-up to today, but those were put to bed instantly with Rodgers insisting: "No. We just gave him a wee recovery. We sometimes do that with players who are overloaded and we measure and monitor that. We can take one or two out and give them a recovery day having worked hard all week. He's fine."
Across the city, Rangers will arrive at Parkhead still missing left-back Ridvan Yilmaz. Jefte has filled in that role and will likely continue. There has been a lot of movement at Ibrox with the likes