St Mirren vs Rangers injury latest as up to seven ruled out of Scottish Premiership clash

Rangers‘ injury list has drastically reduced ahead of their clash with St Mirren on Sunday.

The Gers had a lot more concerns for their last Scottish Premiership game, the 2-2 draw with Celtic on March 1.

However, the likes of Dujon Sterling and Ryan Naderi returned to action for the Ibrox side in that game, and Danny Rohl has less fitness doubts.

Rangers visit the SMiSA Stadium on 15 March, looking to regain ground on league leaders Hearts in the race for title.

Who is set to miss out for Rangers?

Mohamed Diomande is set to be the headline absentee for Rangers, Rohl confirmed that the midfielder has picked up a shoulder injury and will not make the clash.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, he said: “Diomande won’t be available; he has a small shoulder injury.

“All the other players are so far so good, I have to make some decisions with the squad, but Dio is the only one who is not available.”

Connor Barron could miss out, as he recovers from the knee injury that has kept him out since the 2-0 win over Aberdeen in January.

Derek Cornelius still has a muscle issue and will probably be absent, and Bailey Rice is expected to miss the rest of the season after having surgery in November for a knee issue.

Other than that, the German manager is expected to have a full contingent at his disposal for the contest.

What issues do St Mirren have?

Meanwhile, the visitors, who have Craig McLeish, Jamie Langfield and Allan McManus in temporary charge after Stephen Robinson took over at Aberdeen, have issues of their own.

Malik Dijksteel and Jonah Ayunga are expected to miss out due to groin and tendon issues, respectively, and they could have another absentee.

Marcus Fraser is doubtful after being replaced in the first half of the 2-1 Scottish Cup win over Partick Thistle in their last game.

Dijksteel won’t be a big miss, as he has featured just seven times in the league this season, neither will Ayunga, who has played 16 times.

However, Fraser, will be a huge absence at the back, if he does not make the game, as he has played 27 matches so far in the division, and he has been a reliable presence at the back.

Rohl’s side will fancy their chances if the 31-year-old does not make it back to fitness for the clash.

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