Ibrox side Glasgow Rangers are set to welcome back two defenders, which is good news for Pedro Caixinha.
Glasgow Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha has confirmed that Bruno Alves and Declan John are close to returning to fitness.
John and Alves both missed Rangers’ clash with Celtic, and their absences were felt.
Although Ross McCrorie put in an admirable performance covering for Alves, Rangers’ make-shift back line could not stop Celtic from scoring, as the Bhoys claimed a 2-0 victory at Ibrox.
And Caixinha’s options will be boosted, if John and Alves are available to play in Rangers’ match on Friday evening against Hamilton.
Rangers are under pressure to get back to winning ways, after the disappointment of losing in the Old-Firm derby.
Caixinha had promised to close the gap on Celtic this season, but so far Brendan Rodgers’ side have continued to dominate.
Rangers are already seven points behind their Glasgow rivals in the Scottish Premiership table, and Caixinha’s position at Ibrox is not entirely secure.
If Rangers do win on Friday, they could move up into third place in the standings.
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