Dujon Sterling gets rare start, Todd Cantwell returns – Predicted Rangers XI v Aberdeen
Philippe Clement could be set to make several changes to his Rangers starting lineup for the Viaplay Cup final with Aberdeen this Sunday.
The Gers claimed a stunning 3-2 win over Real Betis on Thursday to top their Europa League group, while the Dons claimed a shock 2-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in their Conference League clash in midweek.
And Clement now has some decisions to make with his team as he welcomes back some players who were ineligible, but also must deal with absences within his squad.
Jack Butland is the main man and the signing of the summer so far at Ibrox so will continue between the sticks at Hampden Park.
In defence James Tavernier and Connor Goldson will undoubtedly continue on the right hand side of the defence while Borna Barisic should get the nod ahead of Rivan Yilmaz on the left.
Ben Davies stepped into the side excellently in midweek but Clement has preferred the experience of Leon Balogun in recent weeks and the Nigerian is likely to be the man named in the starting lineup once again.
In midfield John Lundstram will continue his excellent form, but with Nicolas Raskin and Ryan Jack injured and Jose Cifuentes suspended we have seen Dujon Sterling fill in in midfield recently and that was surely with one eye on this game so he will get a rare start.
Ahead of him in the number ten role there will be hope that Todd Cantwell can return from the private matter that kept him out of the win in Seville, and if he is available he will start ahead of Sam Lammers.
Abdallah Sima is the most in-form man in the squad and will start on the left hand side once again as he looks to add to his 14 goals this season, while youngster Ross McCausland should keep his place on the right after another positive performance.
Cyriel Dessers has come under plenty of pressure since his move but he was very good against Betis and got himself on the scoresheet with a fine goal, so he should start ahead of Kemar Roofe up front despite the Jamaican’s late winner.
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