Rangers v Celtic predicted XI: Philippe Clement to drop Todd Cantwell in three changes
Philippe Clement may drop Todd Cantwell in favour of Tom Lawrence in three changes for Rangers as they travel to face Celtic on Saturday (11 May).
The Gers are preparing for the clash at Parkhead knowing a win would put them level with their rivals in the race for the Scottish Premiership title.
Clement may look to make multiple changes to combat injury and freshen up the starting XI to get the all-important three points over Celtic.
Philippe Clement may make three Rangers changes v Celtic
Jack Butland was involved in an altercation with a supporter post-Kilmarnock but could keep his place in the starting XI.
Borna Barisic has been linked with a move away, meanwhile, but is expected to keep his place in Clement’s side.
Leon Balogun went off at half-time against Killie and remains a serious doubt for the Old Firm clash. Ben Davies came on and he could now be set to start for Rangers in place of Balogun.
Although James Tavernier missed a penalty and scored an own goal last time out, he may retake his spot at right-back.
In midfield, John Lundstram and Mohammed Diomande could expect to keep their places after strong performances against Kilmarnock.
Todd Cantwell was slammed for his performance last time out and will be fortunate to keep his place in the starting XI.
In his place, Tom Lawrence could be looking for a start against Celtic after a goal off the bench at Ibrox last Sunday (5 May).
Ross McCausland replaced Dujon Sterling in the Kilmarnock clash and, after an assist, he may be hopeful of starting the Old Firm ahead of the Englishman.
Clement will look to keep up his side’s winning run after three on the bounce have kept them firmly in the race for the title race.
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