Rangers predicted XI v Hearts: Cyriel Dessers, Fabio Silva decisions made

Rangers will be looking to consolidate their lead at the top of the table when they play host to Hearts on Saturday, 24 February.

Philippe Clement guided his side to a 3-0 victory over St Johnstone which saw them return to the summit of Scottish football.

Celtic dropping points a day before gave Gers the opportunity to go out and clinch top spot.

Cyriel Dessers returns to the Rangers XI

Fabio Silva was surprisingly given the start ahead of Cyriel Dessers for the last league despite the latter being in decent form.

The Portuguese striker, who joined Rangers in January, had a forgetful afternoon and was the worst player for Clement’s side.

Dessers is expected to return to the fray in perhaps the most obvious change in the game.

Todd Cantwell an injury worry?

There is a possibility of Todd Cantwell being ruled out for a number of weeks and even if his injury is not as bad, there’s a chance he won’t be fit enough to start this one.

Tam Lawrence has done well in recent games and is expected to come in place of the former Norwich City ace.

Scott Wright started on the right flank last weekend, but it could be a return to the playing eleven for Ross McCausland against Hearts.

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Fabio Silva has struggled to hit form at Rangers.

The fourth change will be at left-back with Borna Barisic doing little to justify a first-team spot and Ridvan Yilmaz should come in to replace him.

In other Rangers, a disgraceful video clip of Michael Beale at Sunderland shows why Gers are much better now.

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