The rivalry between Celtic and Rangers will reignite in the Scottish League Cup semi-final at Hampden, capping off a truly eventful season for these Glasgow giants.
Brendan Rodgers tendered his resignation on Monday evening, a decision promptly followed by a rather pointed declaration from Dermot Desmond, the club’s primary shareholder.
Martin O’Neill has stepped in as interim manager, marking his return to Parkhead after 20 years since his initial tenure concluded. The seasoned 73-year-old will be immediately thrust into the intensity of an Old Firm derby in just his second game at the helm.
Across the city, Rangers also have a new figure leading the team, with Danny Rohl succeeding Russell Martin, who was recently dismissed. Rohl has guided his team to consecutive victories leading up to his inaugural Old Firm match. The initial clash between Rangers and Celtic earlier in the season ended in a scoreless stalemate at Ibrox in late August, but considerable changes have occurred within both squads in the intervening months.
When does Celtic play Rangers?
The Scottish League Cup semi-final is scheduled to commence at 2pm GMT on Sunday, November 2nd, at Hampden Park.
Where can I view it?
Premier Sports holds the broadcast rights for the Scottish League Cup, accessible via Sky, Virgin, or Amazon Prime platforms. Subscribers also have the option to stream Premier Sports online. Further information can be found here.
What’s the latest team updates?
Connor Barron is serving a suspension, while Rabbi Matondo and Dujon Sterling are still sidelined due to injuries. Danilo is expected to recover in time after being substituted at half-time against Hibs, and Thelo Aasgaard might be reintegrated into the starting eleven.
Daizen Maeda and Kieran Tierney are projected to be fit for selection after recovering from minor injuries. However, Cameron Carter-Vickers is now unavailable due to injury, joining Alistair Johnson and Kelechi Iheanacho, who are already sidelined alongside Jota.
Confirmed Starting Lineups
Rangers XI: Butland; Djiga, Souttar, Cornelius; Tavernier, Diomande, Raskin, Meghoma; Aasgaard, Chermiti, Danilo.
Subs: Kelly, Aarons, Fernandez, Rothwell, Antman, Moore, Gassama, Curtis, Miovski.
Celtic XI: Schmeichel; Ralston, Trusty, Scales, Saracchi; McGregor, Nygren, Engels; Tounekti, Maeda, Kenny.
Subs: Sinisalo, Balikwisha, Yang, Mc Cowan, Osmand, Hatate, Murray, Forrest, Tierney.
