Nedim Bajrami axed in four Clement changes – Rangers predicted XI v Hearts
Rangers manager Philippe Clement is under pressure as his side prepare to face Hearts on Sunday.
The Gers are set to travel to Tynecastle on 16 February with a view to bouncing back from their shock 1-0 defeat against Queens Park last time out.
After being dumped out of the Scottish Cup, there is now a huge focus on winning as many league games as possible for the Ibrox club, who desperately need to restore some pride.
The start of the rest of the season kicks off against Neil Critchley’s side as the Light Blues’ boss hopes to keep hold of his job amid backing from Patrick Stewart.
John Souttar to return to Rangers starting XI v Hearts
There was some elements of rotation used by Clement as he welcomed the Scottish Championship side to Govan last weekend.
The Belgian could therefore be set to revert to a typical-looking Gers side in a return to league action against the Jambos, with four changes potentially on the cards.
This could see Jack Butland come back into the side to replace Liam Kelly who made his seventh appearance of the campaign at Ibrox last time out.
Ahead of the Englishman, John Souttar could come back into the side to join Jefte, Robin Propper and James Tavernier regardless of the latter’s penalty miss against Queens Park.
The duo at the base of midfield could also be in line to feature one change as Nico Raskin is likely to reclaim his role ahead of Bailey Rice. The Belgian could be set to feature alongside Mohamed Diomande once again who also started in the cup.
Nedim Bajrami faces Rangers axe v Hearts
Ianis Hagi and Vaclav Cerny failed to have the desired attacking impact against Queens Park but will be hoping to right those wrongs against Hearts.
The attacking duo could be in line to remain in the side despite Nedim Bajrami potentially being set to take a place on the bench.
This could see Hamza Igamane move out wide to take a place on the wing which has often been a change utilised by Clement at different points this campaign.
This could be done to accommodate a change to bring Cyriel Dessers back into the starting XI after coming off the bench at half-time last time out in Govan.
The Nigerian will certainly have to be on form, as will the rest of his teammates if they are to secure a positive form and ease pressure on their manager.