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St Mirren vs Rangers team news: Here are the nine players likely to miss Paisley clash due to injury

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Rangers will be looking to return to winning ways when they take on St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday.

Paisley usually has not been a happy hunting ground for the Light Blues, with them failing to win any of their last three games.

Earlier this season, Gers played out a 1-1 draw against St Mirren in August, and their last away win against the managerless side came back in April 2024.

Danny Rohl looks unimpressed.
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Connor Barron among three Rangers players likely to be ruled out

Connor Barron has shown progress as he eyes a first-team return post his injury, but has not been making the matchday squads in recent weeks.

That could be the case once again, and even if he is cleared fit, he is likely to be named on the bench.

Bailey Rice is a long-term injury absentee, and it would be a surprise if he features again this season, as he had to undergo surgery.

Bailey Rice in action.
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Much like Barron, Derek Cornelius is also making progress behind the scenes but does not seem ready to return to the first-team fold.

A more recent injury absentee is Oliver Antman, who has been unavailable since the Livingston clash back in February.

Danny Rohl stated that he was nursing minor issues following his long-term adductor injury.

Oliver Antman stands in a game.
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Five St Mirren players could be ruled out vs Rangers

Jonah Ayunga’s absence has not been confirmed, but he still remains a major doubt for St Mirren.

He was absent from the matchday squad against Partick Thistle in the Scottish Cup, and is fighting a race against time to be fit.

Striker Mikael Mandron has often troubled Rangers in the past, but he will not be available this time around.

Emmanuel Fernandez in action.
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The 31-year-old has dislocated his shoulder and is not expected back until late April.

Marcus Fraser is another confirmed absentee for St Mirren as he is weeks away from recovering from injury.

The Buddies will hope that Conor McMenamin recovers from a groin injury soon, as he has been absent since February.

As things stand, the forward is another one likely to miss this clash through injury.

Finally, Kion Etete could also miss this one, as he suffered an injury setback in the warm-up ahead of the Partick Thistle game.