Huge boost: Rangers handed major Old Firm injury lift, GvB will be thrilled - opinion

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst and his players have a big test ahead of them at Ibrox this weekend as the latest Old Firm Derby is set to take place on Sunday afternoon.

The Gers head into the clash three points behind their fierce rivals at the top of the league table, meaning that a win for the home side would make them draw level on 76 points, resulting in a tense final sprint for the title.

Heading into this showdown after the latest international break, it seems as though Rangers have been handed a major fitness boost that will surely have Van Bronckhorst thrilled.

According to Wales manager Robert Page, Aaron Ramsey has been given the all-clear to face Ange Postecoglou’s side this weekend after being omitted from Wales’ matchday squad against the Czech Republic as a result of him struggling towards the end of his country’s World Cup play-off semi-final win over Austria last Thursday.

Speaking about his decision to omit the midfield from Wales’ previous game, Page had this to say on the matter.

He said: “There was no injury. It was a no-brainer. What we have to do is show respect to the clubs as well. We’ve got their players and Aaron is 30-plus years old now. I made that decision not to have him in the 23.

“We didn’t need to risk Aaron. Let him go back to his club with full fitness and play in a wonderful game, the Old Firm derby on Sunday. I made that decision not to have him in the 23.”

Since arriving at Ibrox on loan from Italian club Juventus back in the previous January transfer window, the 31-year-old has only made six appearances for the Gers across all competitions.

Having struggled with fitness issues since his arrival in Scotland, the Welshman has not been able to complete a full 90 minutes in a