Scottish Premiership Team Updates for Thursday’s Matches

Ahead of Thursday’s Scottish Premiership fixtures, here is the latest team news. Matches are scheduled to kick off at 15:00 GMT, unless otherwise specified. Hearts anticipates the potential return of midfielder Beni Baningime, who has been dealing with recent knee issues. However, Frankie Kent, Stephen Kingsley, Calem Nieuwenhof, and Gerald Taylor are still unavailable. For Hibernian, midfielder Joe Newell and defender Warren O’Hora are working to overcome minor injuries. Forwards Mykola Kuharevich and Rudi Molotnikov might be available again after recovering from groin problems. Kieron Bowie and Marvin Ekpiteta are confirmed absentees. Celtic’s Nicolas Kuhn is questionable due to a knee problem. His team-mates Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty have been recuperating from illness, and Alistair Johnston has been sidelined with a hip issue. James Forrest is expected to be out until January because of a foot injury. Motherwell will have defender Dan Casey at their disposal after his red card, received during Friday’s draw against Kilmarnock, was successfully appealed. Winger Sam Nicholson is back after an illness, but Ross Callachan, Paul McGinn, Zach Robinson, Steve Seddon, Callum Slattery, and Jack Vale are still unavailable. Dundee’s forward Oluwaseun Adewumi rejoins the squad. Nevertheless, Scott Fraser, Ziyad Larkeche, Clark Robertson, and Joe Shaughnessy continue to be sidelined. Ross County defender Ricki Lamie might be considered for selection after resuming training. However, Eli Campbell, Will Nightingale, and Alex Samuel are still absent. Kilmarnock will be without the suspended Robbie Deas. Liam Donnelly and Matty Kennedy are listed as doubts, but goalkeeper Robby McCrorie is anticipated to make a return. Stuart Findlay faces a long-term absence. Aberdeen’s goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov has resumed training after recovering from a hamstring problem. Vicente Besuijen, Pape Habib Gueye, and Jack Milne are still unavailable. St Johnstone sees Kyle Cameron, Nicky Clark, and Lewis Neilson return to their squad. Conversely, Barry Douglas, Uche Ikpeazu, Cammy MacPherson, and Sam McClelland are all out. Dundee United will once more be missing forwards Louis Moult and Craig Sibbald. St Mirren’s left-back Scott Tanser is suspended, but forward Toyosi Olusanya is back after serving a ban. Conor McMenamin is questionable, and captain Mark O’Hara continues to be out due to a thigh problem. For Rangers, defenders Neraysho Kasanwirjo and John Souttar are still unavailable, while midfielder Tom Lawrence is progressing in his recovery to full fitness. Goalkeeper Jack Butland was absent from Saturday’s victory against Dundee as he attended the birth of his daughter.