He had to make changes anyway with Borna Barisic pulling up against Standard Liege to be replaced by his ‘rough diamond’ Calvin Bassey and added four more from the midweek victory.
Gerrard also had Jordan Jones, George Edmundson and Jermain Defoe at his disposal – the trio were left out of the Europa League 24-man squad, but were available for SPFL duty and the latter showed he has plenty to offer domestically with a key role in both goals.
It was the Englishman’s shot, on his first start since January, that was pushed out by Max Stryjek and rolled cross goal by Ianis Hagi for Joe Aribo’s tapped opener.
And then the former West Ham man converted with a lovely weighted finish from James Tavernier’s long ball from the right.
Here’s how the Rangers players rated in the Premiership win that extends Rangers’ lead at the top of the league to six points.
Player ratings scale - 10: One of best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: Terrible day at office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of worst performances you've seen.
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9. Joe Aribo - 7
Right place, right time for opening goal and added height in attack was useful outlet as well as fleet-footed space creation you expect from the midfielder. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
10. Ianis Hagi - 6
Showed promise he was returning to form against Liege and played vital role in the first. A decent threat when he got involved centrally but on the periphery when out wide. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
11. Jermain Defoe - 7
Striker is not in the Europa League squad but showed what he can offer domestically with a goal of immense quality adding just enough weight to convert. Lasted an hour on his first start since January and was key in both goals. Photo: SNS Group
12. Steven Gerrard - 8
Tactics and changes have been spot on recently and even with five different players in first half perfromance was enough to win, extend the league lead to six points and cap a great week for the manager at home and abroad. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group