Here’s how we think Danny Rohl will set up his Rangers XI to face Hearts in their latest Scottish Premiership clash at Tynecastle on bank holiday Monday

Rangers will head into Monday’s must-win Premiership clash against leaders Hearts at Tynecastle knowing that anything less than three points will likely rule them out of contention to win the league title.

This contest could go a long way in determining who will get their hands on the trophy this season as the campaign nears a thrilling climax, and the Ibrox side will look bounce back from last Sunday’s disappointing 3-2 defeat at home to Motherwell by closing the gap on their title rivals.

The Jambos have a four points lead over the Light Blues and sit three clear of second-placed Celtic, who face Hibs at Easter Road on Sunday afternoon. So far this season, the Edinburgh club have won twice against Rangers, with Danny Rohl’s men running out 4-2 winners in the most recent meeting back in February.

Hearts were victorious by a 2-0 scoreline at Ibrox in September and ran out 2-1 winners on home soild in December.

Danny Rohl on Hearts vs Rangers

Gers head coach Danny Rohl recognises the scale of the challenge facing his squad as he responded to whether Hearts are the most difficult opponent he has faced this season.

“We face an opponent that’s done well the whole season,” the German boss admitted. “I think they are very aggressive in what they do. They are doing it in a good way. This is a tough place to go.

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“I remember when we played there in December, I think the first 30 minutes we were very strong. We controlled the game well. We scored but unfortunately it was a very close offside situation. And then we come to the strength. I think next to us they have also the most set play goals. This is the challenge that we have.

“Second balls, long balls, cross balls. You have to defend really aggressively and always on the line. If you do this well, then you have a great opportunity to take something.

“At home, we won 4-2. It was a great performance. I watched the game back yesterday evening. The away game, it was a difficult one in terms of the story of the game. In general, if the opponent is at the top of the table for such a long time, then they have done something right.”

How Rangers could line-up vs Hearts

Rohl confirmed in his pre-match press conference on Friday morning that left-back Tuur Rommens has returned to training after four weeks out due to a thigh injury, offering Rangers a welcome boost. However, the German boss stopped short of guaranteeing the Belgian’s availability.

January signing Ryan Naderi is also stepping up his recovery from a muscle problem, but his involvement remains doubtful at this stage. An end-of-season return, though, seems likely while centre-back John Souttar took a bang on his knee against Motherwell but should be part of the matchday squad.

Providing a squad update, Rohl said: “Tuur is back in training which is a good signal but of course after four weeks let’s see how strong the week goes, how the reaction is. I think this is crucial. But yesterday was his first training session and it was good.

“As for Ryan, it also looks good but there is some doubts for Monday’s game. But we’ve had some good information from two weeks ago, when it looked much worse. Now there are good signs but let’s see how the squad is on Monday.

“John has small problems. He will have a scan today. Let’s see but I think it should be OK. All the other players are so far so good. That is a good signal for us. It is also important that Ryan and Tuur are soon as possible available. If it is not enough for Monday, we still have another week for the next game and that is a good part.”

With that in mind, here’s who we think will start for Rangers on Monday evening. THREE changes are predicted to the side that lost 3-2 at home to Motherwell last weekend.