Michael Beale to make five changes, Scott Arfield to start – Rangers predicted XI v Ross County
Michael Beale is predicted to make five changes to his starting line-up for Rangers’ Scottish Premiership clash against Ross County on December 22.
Ben Davies, Scott Arfield, John Lundstram, Rabbi Matondo and Leon King could return to the starting XI, after Beale revealed on December 22 that he will make five changes.
It means that Beale could decide to axe James Sands, Connor Goldson, Fashion Sakala, Ryan Jack and Glen Kamara from the Rangers starting XI.
McGregor could start between the sticks for Beale with the Light Blues boss doing little to suggest he’ll choose anyone other than the veteran.
Despite Beale saying that Goldson will feature in the Ross County fixture, he may be given a rest having only just returned from injury. This means Leon King and Ben Davies could form the heart of the Gers defence in place of Goldson and Sands.
Despite the potential return of Borna Barisic, Adam Devine could keep his place in the starting XI, with Beale suggesting he won’t lose his shirt on 22 December.
Scott Arfield could start in place of Glen Kamara in the Light Blues midfield after his heroics against Aberdeen, Beale surely needs to find a place for him in the starting XI now.
John Lundstram could partner Arfield in Rangers’ engine room, replacing Ryan Jack who could be axed following a mixed bag of performances.
In front of them Ryan Kent and Malik Tillman should retain their places in Beale’s starting XI, Tillman has looked particularly revitalised since Beale took the head coaches role at Ibrox.
Rabbi Matondo could replace Fashion Sakala on the right for Rangers, Scott Wright just hasn’t looked good enough to get a start after recent cameos on the right wing.
Alfredo Morelos could continue to spearhead Beale’s attack after it was revealed on 22 December that Antonio Colak still wasn’t fit to play against Ross County.
Rangers Predicted XI v Ross County: McGregor; Tavernier, King, Davies, Devine, Arfield, Lundstram, Matondo, Tillman, Kent; Morelos
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