Steven Gerrard has had a pretty intense time of it so far in the Ibrox dugout.
Rangers have encountered a barrage of trying European fixtures and a difficult start in the SPL. The Rangers manager has also had to contend with a list of injury casualties.
Some have lingered from last season at Ibrox. Some have come as a result of this early season run. But Jordan Rossiter, Graham Dorrans, Lassana Coulibaly and Eros Grezda all trained ahead of Dundee.
But now it seems the manager might have a full squad to pick from very soon.
Long term absentees notable inclusions at training
Jordan Rossiter has been returning to full fitness since he walked through the door at Rangers.
The young England midfielder was hyped to one day replace Steven Gerrard at Liverpool but so far injury has hampered his progress.
One of the most exciting signings during the Warbuton reign, the youngster now needs to start producing as fans get impatient. He could get his chance very soon with the signs looking promising.
Graham Dorrans is another who’s been on the sidelines for an extended period at Ibrox.
The former Scotland midfielder showed flashes of what he could do last season but never quite reached the heights that has fans excited.
Now, it looks like he could return to the squad and yet play a key role in Gerrard’ title push.
Two new men look like they could be most exciting signings yet
Coulibaly was becoming a pivotal figure in the Rangers midfield before his injury. The team have also lacked his physicality and athleticism. If he is to return against Dundee it’ll be a major boost to our chances.
He could well be the signing of the season.
Eros Grezda has been touted as a £20m man in the press and Rangers fans will be hoping they get their first taste of the tricky winger at the weekend.
He cost the club £2m for Osijek. Fans will be hoping the Albanian hits the ground running and starts repaying it early. Grezda was sent home early from the Albanian team that got beat by Scotland on Monday night and it’s unlikely he’ll start.
With these four players fit, Kyle Lafferty could one of only two players out as Gerrard edges closer to a fully fit squad.
Jamie Murphy is a long-term absentee for the side.
