Antonio Colak, Ianis Hagi and Nicolas Raskin to be axed, Alfredo Morelos to return – Rangers predicted XI v Livingston
Michael Beale could be set to make several changes to his Rangers starting lineup for the SPFL clash with Livingston on Saturday (18 February).
The Gers made changes to their team for the Scottish Cup clash with Partick Thistle last time out and edged a tight game 3-2 thanks to a late own goal.
But as we return to league action Beale will surely look to get his strongest side out on the pitch once again, which will see some changes needing to be made.
In goal the boss has rotated between Allan McGregor and Jon McLaughlin, but the veteran got the nod in the cup and has performed the better of the two and therefore should get picked here once again.
James Tavernier missed a penalty in the cup game but will be looking to bounce back with another strong performance from right-back. He’s likely to be re-joined by Connor Goldson alongside him, after he missed the cup game with a minor calf strain.
Ben Davies should continue as the left-sided centre-back after a decent showing in the cup, while Borna Barisic remains the first-choice left-back ahead of Adam Devine.
In midfield Nicolas Raskin turned in an excellent performance on his full debut at Ibrox, registering an assist for Antonio Colak’s equaliser in the second half. But the Belgian is unlikely to be thrown into the deep end in the league and will likely return to the bench, allowing Ryan Jack to return.
John Lundstram’s availability after his injury against Ross County is still up in the air, and at this point it seems more likely that Glen Kamara will start again.
In attack Ianis Hagi made his first start in over a year but really struggled to make an impact and was brought off at half-time, so he’s highly unlikely to keep his place in the team.
Ryan Kent should come back into the side in the number ten role, which should see Todd Cantwell move back over to the left despite the return of Fashion Sakala too.
Malik Tillman continues to impress under Beale and should also keep his place in the side despite the controversy surrounding him this week. Up front Colak got his goal and Kemar Roofe got important minutes, but neither did enough to oust the in-form Alfredo Morelos from the side for now.
Rangers predicted XI v Livingston: McGregor; Tavernier, Goldson, Davies, Barisic; Kamara, Jack; Tillman, Kent, Cantwell; Morelos
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