Rangers predicted XI vs Hibs: One change named as Premiership dead rubber marks Ibrox skipper's last hurrah
Here’s how we think Danny Rohl will set up his side for their last home fixture of the season
Rangers will face Hibernian in their penultimate match of the SPFL Premiership season in a fixture which is now a dead rubber to boss Danny Rohl.
Last weekend’s 3-1 defeat to Celtic has left it mathematically impossible for Rangers to chase their title dream, having lost out in their previous two outings against Motherwell and Hearts. In their remaining two against Hibs at home and Falkirk away all that’s left to play for is pride.
However, with it being the last match at Ibrox of the season, it does mean that the spotlight will be on captain James Tavernier, who will lead out the team in Govan for the last time. While the skipper would undoubtedly have preferred to bow out in better circumstances, his 11-year service to the club will be recognised on Wednesday night. Since signing from Wigan Athletic for £200k in 2015, he’s scored 144 in 565 appearances for the club.
It will also be the last outing at Ibrox for some loan signings, including Mikey Moore, Nasser Djiga, Andreas Skov Olsen and Jayden Meghoma. Here’s how we think Danny Rohl will set up his side as he aims to get Rangers back to winning ways before the end of the campaign:
Jack Butland
The veteran stopper has played every league minute between the sticks this season in another campaign of ups and downs. With Tavernier on the way out, he’ll be the most senior player at the club going forward.
James Tavernier
Destined to start on his last Ibrox appearance. He won’t be bowing out with silverware but his loyalty and achievements over the course of the past decade will be recognised by the club on Wednesday night.
Nasser Djiga
Another who’ll be playing his last game in front of a home crowd. The Wolves loanee will return to his parent club next week.
Emmanuel Fernandez
On the scoresheet the last time the sides met at Ibrox but has since lost his goal scoring touch. With outside interest from teams across Europe, his reaction towards the end of the game may tell us where his future lies.
Tuur Rommens
Back from injury against Celtic in what was his first start since March. Likely to be subbed for Meghoma at some point so the young Brentford loanee can get his own send off.
Tochi Chukwuani
The January addition appears to be the mainstay in midfield for Rohl at the minute having started every league game since February.
Connor Barron
Nico Raskin is a doubt with a muscle injury and Rangers would gain very little risking him from here on in, meaning Barron is set for another start despite not being at his best on Sunday.
Mohamed Diomande
A key man in midfield for the team despite losing his way in the starting XI recently. Perhaps a player Rohl should’ve utilised more often in recent weeks, given his experience.
Djeidi Gassama
Can sometimes be nullified on the right, but after the lacklustre display from Oliver Antman against Celtic, Rohl has very few other options. Skov Olsen could also start for his last Ibrox dance.
Mikey Moore
It’ll be an emotional farewell for Rangers’ standout player of the season. While Rohl said he’d ‘obviously’ like to hold onto him, it looks as if Tottenham’s price will be too much for them.
Youssef Chermiti
The £10m man has been hot and cold all season and will be hoping to end it on a high at Ibrox with a goal. Despite his critics, he still boasts the best goals per minute ratio in the division.
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