Three players who must fight for their Rangers future v Celtic
The last time Rangers lost 3-0 against Celtic, it was Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s first defeat as a manager since taking over from Steven Gerrard.
Since then, the Gers have lost their lead in the table, and trail behind by three points. On the other hand, they have moved into the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
On Sunday (03 April) the Bears will face Celtic again in the crucial potential title-decider, and it’s a must-win game for the home side.
Here we take a look at three players who must prove a point to their manager.
Borna Barisic
He may sound an obvious scapegoat, but frankly, he needs to raise his level. He was horrible against Celtic at Parkhead, and has been lacking in confidence ever since. While in recent matches he has done reasonably well, those minimum standards are expected of him.
Barisic is an experienced defender who played a big role under Steven Gerrard. If he gets a chance against the Bhoys, this is the perfect opportunity for redemption.
Glen Kamara
The Finland international was a beast under Gerrard, but he has lost the spark under Van Bronckhorst. He has lost his regular place, and the 26-year-old is not a guaranteed starter anymore.
With Aaron Ramsey now completely fit, and James Sands proving to be a reliable option, Kamara has dropped in the pecking order in midfield. He must step up in the big game.
Kemar Roofe
The former Leeds striker is an enigma. While he has still managed 12 goals this season, he can’t find a place in the starting line-up. Alfredo Morelos remains the first choice while Van Bronckhorst cannot use him in other attacking areas as the Gers are well-stocked in that department.
With Morelos doubtful for this fixture, Roofe must show his quality and silence his critics.
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