 McManus has been struggling for fitness in recent weeks
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Celtic captain Stephen McManus will miss Saturday's Old Firm derby at Ibrox because of a knee injury.
The visitors are also without suspended midfielder Scott Brown but Barry Robson has returned to training after a lengthy lay-off.
Rangers left-back Sasa Papac missed Sunday's 2-0 win over Hearts but is expected to be fit.
Madjid Bougherra will return from a ban and Kirk Broadfoot has a slight chance of making a surprise recovery.
The former St Mirren defender has been suffering from a foot injury that has kept him out for two months.
Rangers manager Walter Smith told the club website: "Sasa has a chance of being fit. He has a knee injury.
"We thought he would be fit for the Hearts game, but he just failed to make it, so I imagine he would be okay for Saturday.
"Kirk Broadfoot is also back in training this week, but whether he will be ready for the game or not, we will have to wait and see how he progresses."
With McManus ruled out, Glenn Loovens is likely to partner Gary Caldwell in central defence, with Marc Crosas and Paul Hartley continuing in the heart of midfield.
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