Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara will be a crucial component against Livingston after injury concern in midfield
Rangers face a tricky Scottish Premiership away tie against Livingston on Saturday afternoon, and Michael Beale must start Glen Kamara to maintain the Gers’ impressive unbeaten streak.
The visit to Almondvale is their last fixture before the Viaplay Cup final in just eight days’ time and a win on Saturday will be massively important for their confidence and morale heading into the Old Firm final clash.
The Gers have been mightily impressive under Beale’s management since his appointment in November, winning 12 of his 13 games in charge, and 4th placed Livingston will certainly be no pushovers.
The Rangers boss in his pre-match press conference stated [via The Herald, 18 February] that the clash with the Livi Lions will be “really competitive” and that may well be made all the more difficult considering the injury trouble they are facing in midfield.
With key man, John Lundstram “touch and go” [Glasgow Live, 16 February] ahead of this afternoon’s clash at Livingston, and Nicolas Raskin and Ryan Jack both being assessed, it may open the door for Beale to start Kamara again after starting in the win against Partick Thistle in the Scottish Cup last weekend.
The 26-year-old has struggled for consistent game-time ever since Michael Beale’s arrival at the club in November, starting seven of ten games under him in the Scottish Premiership and being an unused substitute in one of them.
The Finland international put in an “unplayable 9/10” performance against Hearts at the start of the month [1 February] where he proved to Beale that he still remains one of the most influential figures in the team despite the signing and emergence of Raskin.
And in what is expected to be a hugely contested and fierce encounter with an impressive Livingston side riding high in the Scottish Premiership with ten points from their last four league games, Kamara’s composure in midfield and tactical intelligence will be hugely important for Beale and the Gers.
The 26-year-old is reportedly [Football Insider, 14 February] facing an uncertain future beyond this season, but he is more than ready to show that he still has a huge future and vital part to play in Beale’s squad.
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