Rangers and Celtic are set to resume domestic action this weekend, marking the start of a demanding schedule.
Before that, though, Scotland will take centre stage in their Nations League clash against Poland on Monday night. A victory could not only secure progress in the competition but also boost their World Cup qualifying hopes.
Once the international break concludes, the focus shifts back to the Scottish Premiership. Rangers will host Dundee United at Ibrox, while Celtic face Hearts in a night-time encounter at Tynecastle.
Fabio Silva: Portugal’s New Hope
Portugal may look to Fabio Silva as they seek a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo in tonight’s Nations League clash against Croatia.
With qualification already secured, manager Roberto Martinez has opted to rest several stars, including Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, and Pedro Neto.
Silva, who endured a forgettable loan spell at Rangers last season, scoring just four goals in 18 appearances, has found form in La Liga with Las Palmas. His three goals there have earned him his first senior call-up for Portugal.
Martinez hinted Silva could play a key role:
“There will be squad management for the game in Croatia. In modern football, there is one team that starts and another that finishes. I think that overloading the players is a responsibility that we need to be aware of.”
Celtic’s Rising Star
Meanwhile, at Celtic, young forward Daniel Cummings has earned a chance to train with the first team this week, according to Celts Are Here.
The 18-year-old has been in sensational form for the Hoops ‘B’ team, scoring 20 goals in 18 appearances across the Lowland League and UEFA Youth League.
Cummings will hope to catch the eye of manager Brendan Rodgers and prove he can compete alongside established stars like Kyogo and Adam Idah.
He follows in the footsteps of other promising youngsters, including Daniel Kelly, Rocco Vata, Mitchel Frame, and Francis Turley, all of whom have featured under Rodgers this season.