Mills predicts trouble for senior star in Rangers v Celtic prediction
Danny Mills has tipped at least one player to be sent off when Rangers play host to Ibrox on Sunday.
The former Leeds defender, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, admitted predicting the winner of the derby would be “a toss of the coin”.
As quoted by the Daily Record (26th August), Gary McAllister revealed five players who missed the Europa League playoff second leg against Alashkert could return for the grudge match against Celtic.
Manager Steven Gerrard missed the match in midweek through self-isolation.
Also missing were Allan McGregor, Jon McLaughlin, Ryan Kent, James Tavernier, Calvin Bassey and Scott Wright.
Meanwhile, Kemar Roofe and John Lundstram missed out through suspension.
Mills insisted that the magnitude of the derby, which will see a capacity crowd at Ibrox, means the result is a great deal harder to predict.
“The Old Firm pretty much throws the form book out of the window, especially at this stage of the season,” he told Football Insider‘s Connor Whitley.
“Rangers were great last season and Celtic started really poorly, but they’ve turned it around under the new manager.
“There are so many things to contend with in this game.
“I think it will be a cracking match. There’s certainly potential for a lot of yellow cards – and maybe even a red.
“To call it – it’s a toss of the coin. It’ll be decided by a couple of moments.”
The Gers have turned the tide on their city rivals after almost a decade of Celtic dominance.
Rangers claimed their first Scottish Premiership title in ten years last term.
In May, the Ibrox side ran out 4-1 winners over Celtic after Callum McGregor’s 26th-minute dismissal.
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