Rangers will be without Ryan Jack once again as Hibs visit Ibrox on Boxing Day.
The Light Blues midfielder had a target of this weekend to complete his return from injury but the match against Jack Ross' men will come too soon.
George Edmundson and Jordan Jones have completed their seven-game ban for flouting virus regulations, however long-term absentee Nikola Katic remains out of action while Leon Balogun has recovered from a concussion and was fit enough for the bench on Wednesday.
Manager Steven Gerrard noted Romanian playmaker Ianis Hagi "looked tired" towards the end of Rangers ' win over St Johnstone and he could be rotated.
Meanwhile, the Hibees are likely to be without first-choice keeper Ofir Marciano, who had to be substituted in Wednesday night's win over St Mirren.
QPR loanee Dillon Barnes replaced him and Ross insists he has no problem throwing the young shot-stopper in at the deep end at Ibrox.
Striker Christian Doidge is suspended after picking up a late red card against the Buddies, joining Stevie Mallan (knee), Sean Mackie (thigh), Jamie Murphy (hamstring) and Scott Allan (illness) on the sidelines.
Kyle Magennis is also doubtful after suffering a recurrence of his recent hamstring issues against his former side.
Predicted Rangers line-up
Provisional Rangers squad
Allan McGregor
Jon McLaughlin
Andy Firth
James Tavernier
Nathan Patterson
Filip Helander
Connor Goldson
George Edmundson
Leon Balogun
Leon King
Calvin Bassey
Borna Barisic
Glen Kamara
Steven Davis
Scott Arfield
Joe Aribo
Bongani Zungu
Ianis Hagi
Brandon Barker
Jordan Jones
Ryan Kent
Cedric Itten
Kemar Roofe
Jermain Defoe
Alfredo Morelos
