Danilo returns to starting lineup, Sam Lammers dropped following seven changes – Rangers predicted XI v PSV
Danilo could return to the starting lineup for Rangers against PSV in the Champions League playoff match on Tuesday night (22 August).
The Brazilian forward came on midway through the second half to score the winning goal in the 2-1 victory over Greenock Morton in the Scottish League Cup on Saturday (19 August).
That would see fellow attacker Sam Lammers drop to the bench following seven predicted changes for the game at Ibrox as the Gers look to take a lead to Eindhoven ahead of the second leg.
Michael Beale decided to name a much-changed lineup against Morton from the side that secured a 1-1 draw against Servette FC on Tuesday (15 August) that earned their place in the playoff round.
The changes saw Dujon Sterling, Leon Balogun, Johnly Yfeko, John Lundstram, Kieran Dowell, Rabbi Matondo, Cyriel Dessers and Lammers with the opportunity to impress.
But the Gers boss is now predicted to return to a similar lineup against PSV that earned his side a draw against Servette.
Jack Butland, who put in an excellent performance in the victory over the Swiss side, will remain in goal as he looks to shut out the opposition and give his side the best chance of progressing through to the group stages ahead of the second leg.
Beale is likely to revert back to the back four that played against Servette, with Connor Goldson keeping his place and being joined by James Tavernier, John Souttar and Borna Barisic.
Ryan Jack will return in the heart of midfield, with Jose Cifuentes and Nico Raskin playing either side of him, while Todd Cantwell will be provided with a free-roaming attacking midfield role.
After getting on the scoresheet in the victory over Morton, Danilo will be handed another start in a front two alongside Cyriel Dessers after he also found the back of the net from the penalty spot against the Championship side.
The pair combined well in the cup match on Saturday and will be hoping to be given another chance to build on that partnership as they look to spearhead the attack against the Dutch side on Tuesday.
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