Malik Tillman decision made in two changes – Rangers confirmed XI v Celtic in Viaplay Cup final
Michael Beale has named his Rangers starting XI to face Celtic in the Viaplay Cup final at Hampden Park on Sunday (26 February).
The Gers boss has made a terrific start to his managerial career at Ibrox and he should be aiming to lift his first trophy as a manager.
He’s made two changes from the side that won 3-0 against Livingston in the previous game. Malik Tillman and John Lundstram start for the Gers in place of Nicolas Raskin and Todd Cantwell, who’ve been axed to the bench.
Massive
This is a massive game for the Gers and anything can happen in a cup final.
Celtic are looking unbeatable at the moment, but Rangers have also made a strong start under Beale, winning 13 of their previous 14 games.
The previous meeting between the two sides ended in a 2-2 draw, and it’s really difficult to pick a winner here.
Rangers need to win this one. The league is as good as over, but a victory here will add a huge psychological boost to the side for the season ahead.
Beale will be in a strong position to demand Rangers board to back him properly in the summer window. The club will look to rebuild in the summer, and Beale will want to bring players of his choice.
This is also a massive game for the likes of Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent. Both players are out of contract at the end of the season, but they can make a big impact here and force the club to give them what they want.
In other Rangers news, the club have pulled of a major transfer coup with a deal already signed for a player who was interesting two English giants.