Team news: Aberdeen and Rangers name Viaplay Cup final line-ups

Aberdeen and Rangers have revealed their starting line-ups ahead of the Viaplay Cup final at Hampden.

The teams clash at the national stadium with a trophy at stake and managers Barry Robson and Philippe Clement have had tough jobs to decide on their best starting side.

Rangers were missing creative midfielder Todd Cantwell for their midweek win over Real Betis but the Englishman is back in the team for the final.

Aberdeen have been handed a major boost after Bojan Miovski was declared fit to start. The Dons’ top scorer had been dealing with a hamstring issue but will lead the line for his side.

Kelle Roos starts in goal for Aberdeen behind a back five of Jonny Hayes, Richard Jensen, Slobodan Rubezic, Stefan Gartenmann and Nicky Devlin.

Captain Graeme Shinnie is joined by Leighton Clarkson and Jamie McGrath in midfield, while Ester Sokler is paired with Miovski up front.

The Dons XI at Hampden. COYR!#StandFree pic.twitter.com/zaaNW2Ny4M
— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) December 17, 2023

Rangers have Jack Butland in goal, with Borna Barisic, Leon Balogun, Connor Goldson and captain James Tavernier making up the back line.

John Lundstram, Dujon Sterling and Todd Cantwell make up a midfield trio, while Abdallah Sima and Ross McCausland flank Cyriel Dessers in attack.

🆕 Today’s #RangersFC team to face Aberdeen in the #ViaplayCup final.

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— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) December 17, 2023