Michael Beale has a couple of key selection decisions to weigh up ahead of Saturday’s Premiership encounter against Livingston at the Tony Macaroni Arena.
Given the number of midfield options available to the Ibrox boss, it seems slightly strange that there could be a potential injury crisis in that position ahead of kick-off. Ryan Jack, John Lundstram and Nicolas Raskin are all struggling to shake off knocks and fatigue, with the latter playing his first game since November.
There’s a strong chance the Belgian will be left on the bench for this match on the Lions artificial surface with one eye on next weekend’s Viaplay League Cup Final.
That leaves Beale with just a few options. Glen Kamara is a certainity to start but who plays alongside him remains unclear. Should the Englishman favour a slightly more defensive formation, Connor Goldson’s return at centre-half could see New York City loanee James Sands start in his natural position after filling in at the heart of the Gers defence last Sunday.
Here, we predict the Rangers line-up to start in West Lothian.
5. Borna Barisic - LB
The Croatian full-back is lacking competition with Ridvan Yilmaz still sidelined. Stick on. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
6. James Sands - CM
Slotted in at centre-half last Saturday and produced a solid display. His deflected goal led to the match-winner. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
7. Glen Kamara - CM
The Finland international has a bigger role to play in the coming weeks with midfield options stretched. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
8. Fashion Sakala - RW
Absent from the Matchday squad last weekend and rest will have freshened up the pacy Zambian. | Getty Images