Rangers player ‘set to miss’ Celtic clash as footage emerges
Rangers will be hoping to salvage some pride when they take on Celtic in the SPFL at Ibrox on Sunday.
Gers play host to their arch rivals on 4 May, with the Hoops already securing their 55th league title.
Barry Ferguson managed to mastermind a win in the Old Firm last time around and will be hoping to do the same.
Robin Propper nowhere to be seen as training footage emerges ahead of Old Firm derby
Via their X account, Gers released footage of the first-team training on Friday, 2 May, giving fans a glimpse of how things are shaping up ahead of the big game.
Neraysho Kasanwirjo, who had been ruled out since November with an injury, returned to B Team action this week and was spotted with the group.
Leon Balogun was also seen in training, but Robin Propper was nowhere to be seen.
| 2024/25 stats (all competitions) | Robin Propper |
| Appearances | 42 |
| Goals | 2 |
| Yellow cards | 9 |
| Red cards | 1 |
There weren’t any injury concerns surrounding the Dutch centre-back as he played the full 90 minutes in the 2-2 draw against St Mirren.
However, if he’s not training two days before the game, he could’ve picked up something during the week and this could mean he’s set to miss the derby.
Rangers need to cash in on Propper in the summer transfer window
Gers must actively seek to move on Propper this summer due to his underwhelming performances and the team’s porous defence, which has been among the weakest in recent years despite his 42 appearances this season.
Signed for £1.5million from FC Twente as a replacement for Connor Goldson, the 31-year-old Dutch defender has struggled to adapt to the Scottish Premiership’s physicality and pace, often appearing sluggish and error-prone.
Rangers’ defence has conceded too many goals, with Propper’s inconsistent displays failing to provide stability alongside John Souttar.
With potential interest from Dutch clubs and Propper’s contract situation potentially allowing a loan or permanent exit, Rangers should prioritise younger, more dynamic defenders to bolster their backline and address the urgent need for defensive reinforcements.