Daniel Feliciano

Sat 15 April 2023 9:10, UK

Michael Beale is likely to make some changes to his Rangers starting lineup when they face off with St Mirren at Ibrox later today (15 April).

The Gers were beaten 3-2 by Celtic last time out, all but ending their chances of wrestling the title back from their fierce rivals.

But Beale is likely to want to continue the good form that came before that game ahead of the Scottish Cup semi-final in a few weeks against the same opponents, which means a strong side is likely to be selected.

Despite some calls for Robby McCrorie to get the nod in goal Allan McGregor is far more likely to continue as the number one, and he will start between the stick.

Captain James Tavernier hit 100 goals for the club last week and will continue at right-back, while Borna Barisic will continue on the left with Rivan Yilmaz out injured.

Connor Goldson also remains sidelined after missing the Old Firm clash, meaning Ben Davies and John Souttar will resume their partnership from Parkhead last weekend at the heart of the defence.

Nicolas Raskin has made himself a guaranteed starter when fit and the Belgian is available, but his usual partner in the middle Ryan Jack is not which should gift the opportunity for Glen Kamara to make a rare start – his first since the Viaplay Cup final loss in February.

Further forward Ryan Kent and Scott Wright won’t be available for Beale in the attacking positions behind the striker, which means the trio of Fashion Sakala, Todd Cantwell and Malik Tillman should get a running together for the first time from the start.

Despite the doubts surrounding his future at the club, Alfredo Morelos should also keep his place in the starting lineup as the number nine with Antonio Colak out injured too.

Predicted Rangers XI: McGregor; Tavernier, Souttar, Davies, Barisic; Kamara, Raskin, Tillman, Cantwell, Sakala; Morelos.

In other Rangers news, Ally McCoist has reacted to the news of Ross Wilson’s Ibrox exit.