Rangers left-back Tuur Rommens is confirmed to miss Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup tie against Celtic, though he could potentially return for the league derby at Parkhead on September 20. The Belgian defender has been recovering from a groin strain suffered during European qualifying action in August, which forced managerial staff to adapt their defensive setup during a critical opening phase of the domestic campaign.
Manager Derek McInnes provided a detailed update regarding Rommens’ recovery during his pre-match press conference at Auchenhowie. Results from a scheduled follow-up scan confirmed that the healing process is progressing strictly as planned, allowing the medical team to advance the full-back’s rehabilitation program. Rommens has resumed light running drills on the pitch, but coaching staff remain committed to a cautious reintroduction to avoid any risk of aggravation before he integrates back into group sessions.
While Sunday’s knockout cup tie at Ibrox comes too early for Rommens to feature, the timeline leaves open the possibility of a return for the second Old Firm installment of the month. McInnes noted that the defender is scheduled to step up to full contact training in the window between the two derby fixtures. Should his final phase of conditioning go without a hitch, he will be in contention to make the squad for the trip to Celtic Park just prior to the autumn international break.
Managing squad depth in defensive positions remains a key priority for the Gers as fixtures continue to stack up across domestic competitions. Having Rommens working his way back toward full fitness provides a welcome boost for the Light Blues, who are seeking to establish consistency across their backline during a vital stretch of the season.