Cyriel Dessers axed, Ryan Jack and Connor Goldson return – Rangers predicted XI v Servette
Michael Beale could be set to make two changes to his Rangers team for the Champions League qualifier with Servette on Tuesday night.
The Gers claimed a 2-1 win at Ibrox in the first leg last week and head to Switzerland knowing that they will qualify for the next round if they avoid defeat.
After a thumping 4-0 win over Livingston at the weekend in the SPFL Beale could be tempted to go a little bit more solid in midfield for this game to ensure they’re not overrun, and that means some big decisions need to be made.
Jack Butland has impressed as the number one between the sticks and will keep his place in the side after earning his first clean sheet since joining this summer.
James Tavernier and Borna Barisic will also keep their place at full-back with Dujon Sterling still waiting for his official debut, while Ridvan Yilmaz edges closer to a return to full fitness.
John Souttar has impressed so far this season too, and he should once again partner Connor Goldson in the centre of the defence after the vice-captain was rested at the weekend and replaced by veteran Leon Balogun.
Ryan Jack was another player who was rested at the weekend, and the Scotland international is due to return to the lineup for this game and should be one of the deepest midfielders to break up play and keep possession ticking over.
Slightly ahead of him will be three of Beale’s best and most exciting signings so far as Nicolas Raskin, Jose Cifuentes and Todd Cantwell provide energy, quality on the ball and everything that the boss wants from his players.
The first leg saw Cyriel Dessers get off the mark for his new club, but the Nigeria international’s performances haven’t been the greatest so far and this could see him drop out of the side.
Sam Lammers has played in a slightly more withdrawn role recently but his goal against Livingston showed he knows where the back of the net is and he could move further forward.
Alongside him is likely to be Danilo, who has looked sharp since joining from Feyenoord and will be high on confidence after notching his first goal for the club at the weekend.
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