Hibs vs Rangers injury news: 5 out and 2 doubts as Barry Ferguson sweats on fitness of key defender
Hibs and Rangers will clash for the last time this season as they meet in the final game of the Scottish Premiership season at Easter Road on Sunday (kick off: 12pm).
Both Hibs and Rangers have a number of injury issues ahead of the game at Easter Road in the Scottish Premiership this weekend. Cr: SNS Group. | SNS Group
The two clubs have endured contrasting campaigns, with David Gray's Hibs turning a relegation fight into a revolution, while Rangers have been dogged by inconsistency. Despite that, it is Barry Ferguson's side who will begin the game 17-points ahead of their hosts in second place.
Both sides will head into the curtain closer with confidence though, after Hibs sealed third place with a 2-2 draw at St Mirren in midweek, while Rangers coasted to a comfortable 3-1 victory over Dundee United at Ibrox.
There's injury concerns for each squad, though Ferguson and Gray will both be hopeful of including the likes of Ridvan Yilmaz and Elie Youan in their squad for the final game of the Scottish Premiership season.
Ahead of the game at Easter Road, The Scotsman brings you all the latest team news:
1 . Ianis Hagi - Rangers - OUT
The Romanian may have played his last game in a Rangers shirt, with injury expected to rule him out of the game at Easter Road. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales
2 . Joe Newell - Hibs - OUT
The Hibs captain has been struggling with injury since the turn of the year, and is not expected to return before the season ends. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales
3 . Rafael Fernandes - Rangers - OUT
Has barely played since arriving on loan from Lille in January, and hasn't been seen since being taken off injured in the 2-2 draw with Aberdeen last month. Not expected to play any part at Easter Road. | Getty Images Photo Sales
4 . Elie Youan - Hibs - DOUBT
The French striker has not started a game since Boxing Day, but is edging closer to a return to the squad. Will hope to be a surprise inclusion against Rangers on Sunday. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales
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