Key Celtic pair uncertain with opposing defence sidelined for several months, while two Rangers players return.

Significant uncertainties surround a key Celtic pair as a competing defender is out for several months, while two Rangers players return. Aberdeen (2) versus Dundee (6). Aberdeen attacker Kevin Nisbet returns, and Dante Polvara will rejoin the squad following the international break.

Habib Gueye (quad) is still unavailable. Dundee will be without Julien Vetro, who fainted in the dressing room prior to last weekend’s victory against Kilmarnock. Dundee is awaiting test results before reintegrating him into the team, notwithstanding the absence of additional issues.

Trevor Carson and Scott Fraser will resume training following the international break, while Joe Shaughnessy is rehabilitating from a prolonged knee ailment. Official: David Dickinson Dundee United (4) vs Ross County (9) Midfielder Kristijan Trapanovski withdraws from Dundee United due to a hamstring strain sustained against Hibernian.

Louis Moult (knee), Ross Docherty (muscular), and Ross Graham (hamstring) are striving to recover, although Craig Sibbald (groin) is confirmed to be unavailable. Ross County continues to be missing Will Nightingale (knee), George Harmon (ankle), and Max Sheaf (thigh). Official: John Beaton

Hibernian (12) vs St Mirren (7) Hibernian striker Mykola Kuharevich is suspended, while Lewis Miller’s participation is uncertain due to an ankle injury; however, Dwight Gayle and Chris Cadden are expected to return. Kieron Bowie remains unavailable due to a hamstring injury.

St Mirren defender Charles Dunne has been sidelined for eight weeks due to a hamstring tendon injury, a comparable issue that is also preventing Alex Iacovitti from participating. Midfielder Caolan Boyd-Munce is uncertain, Jaden Brown remains sidelined, and Kevin van Veen’s loan was terminated this week. Official: Iain Snedden Motherwell (5) vs St Johnstone (10) Liam Gordon,

who is suspended, will be out for the match against his previous side St Johnstone, while Harry Paton and Johnny Koutroumbis may be on the bench but lack match fitness. Motherwell continues to be missing Stephen O’Donnell (hamstring), Paul McGinn (thigh), Callum Slattery, Sam Nicholson (both knee), Ross Callachan (hamstring), and Jack Vale (calf).

St Johnstone custodian Ross Sinclair is unavailable due to a minor injury. Lewis Neilson and Andre Raymond return, while Croatian centre-back Bozo Mikulic may make his debut. Uche Ikpeazu has resumed training after undergoing knee surgery, although Cammy MacPherson (hip) and Sam McClelland (Achilles) continue to be unavailable. Official: Ross Hardie

Kilmarnock (8) vs Celtic (1) Kilmarnock defender

Stuart Findlay has been out for several months due to the ankle injury sustained at Dundee. Liam Polworth (calf) is striving for a comeback, while long-term absentee Kyle Magennis continues to enhance his fitness. Celtic defenders Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty were absent from training on Friday, however both may participate in the upcoming match. Odin Thiago Holm is still unavailable due to calf issues.

RefereeRangers (3) versus Hearts (11) Ianis Hagi and Danilo rejoin the Rangers squad after their absence from the European roster. Ridvan Yilmaz and Rabbi Matondo are advocating for refunds, whilst Oscar Cortes lags behind.

Tom Lawrence is sidelined for four to six weeks due to a leg injury. Hearts boss Neil Critchley anticipates picking from an unaltered squad. Yutaro Oda and Calem Nieuwenhof are both nearing a return but are not anticipated to be prepared for Ibrox. Referees: Matthew MacDermid and Nick Walsh