Dumbarton vs Rangers LIVE team news and build-up ahead of the Scottish Cup clash
dailyrecord.co.ukIt needed a 1pm pitch inspection, but Dumbarton vs Rangers got the go ahead.After a week in Spain and friendlies against Hertha Berlin and Copenhagen, it's back to the real stuff for Philippe Clement as he gets a first crack at the Scottish Cup.The Sons provide the opposition and whilst Gers will be heavy favourites, we've already seen today how League Two sides can cause a problem or two after Hearts suck past Spartans.The Light Blues already have one domestic trophy in the bag and have their eyes on another.
Defeat at this stage would be a disaster and could well have a knock-on effect on their attempts to get back into the title race with Celtic.There's a hectic schedule coming up so the Belgian may choose to utilise his squad for this one.Regardless, whoever he picks should be good enough to escape the Rock with a spot in the last 16 safely booked before attention can return to league duty in midweek against Hibs.
We'll have all the build-up, action and reaction LIVE right here on the blog. We'll have team news to report shortly, but what we know for sure is that Abdallah Sima is a doubt.Along with James Tavernier, Sima is Rangers' side's join-top scorer after netting ten league goals for Philippe Clement's side so far this season.
Gers are keen to do a permanent deal for the Brighton loanee, but know he's likely to command a hefty transfer fee. Sima is currently on international duty in the Ivory Coast for the tournament, but his has not gone to plan despite Senegal winning their opening two games and qualifying already for the next round.Sima was an unused sub against Gambia and didn't even make the squad for the game against Cameroon.
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