Rangers return to domestic action this weekend with a tough trip to unbeaten Dundee United, as Philippe Clement looks to bounce back from the 3-0 defeat to Celtic a fortnight ago.
The Belgian boss will be able to call on deadline day signings Nedim Bajrami and Neraysho Kasanwirjo, while Oscar Cortes and Hamza Igamane are both edging closer to full fitness and should be available to start if required at Tannadice, though Ridvan Yilmaz is still ruled out with a thigh problem.
Regardless of how the Gers line-up, the side will be under no illusions that they must respond after falling five points behind both Celtic and Aberdeen despite being just four games into the campaign. It’ll be no easy task though, with Jim Goodwin’s side coming into the game on the back of an impressive 1-0 win at Hearts before the international break.
But how will Clement set his side up at Tannadice on Sunday? The Scotsman predicts Rangers’ starting XI, with two changes expected.
5. LB: Jefte
With Ridvan Yilmaz out injured, the Brazilian is the obvious choice at left-back. | SNS Group
6. CM: Connor Barron
Fresh from his first senior international camp, Barron begins the game in the deep lying midfield role. | SNS Group
7. CM: Mohamed Diomande
Alongside Barron will be the Ivorian, who will revert to a deeper role after occasionally playing in the 10 in the opening month of the campaign. | SNS Group
8. RW: Vaclav Cerny
The Czechia winger faces a battle for his starting spot from the likes of Dujon Sterling and Rabbi Matondo, but is currently first choice in the right-wing berth. | SNS Group