Moore, Aarons? Who is ready to make SPFL debut for Rangers v Motherwell?
Russell Martin is expected to hand Scottish Premiership debuts to several new signings on Saturday as Rangers kick off their league season against Motherwell.
The Gers have already got off to a positive start this season, after defeating Greek side Panathinaikos over two legs in the second UEFA Champions League qualifying round.
But Martin will be judged heavily on the performances his side produce in the Premiership, with Rangers hoping to challenge Celtic for the title this year after finishing 17 points behind the Hoops last season.
Joe Rothwell, Nassar Djiga, Max Aarons and Djeidi Gassama to start
Motherwell will provide an interesting test for Martin on his own Premiership management debut on 2 August, with Jens Berthel Askou also a new man in the dugout for the home side.
The former Southampton manager has several new signings to choose from at Fir Park, but will likely be without new signing Mikey Moore.
The teenager signed for Rangers on Friday (1 August) but is behind on his fitness and is still awaiting international clearance on his loan move from Tottenham [BBC Sport].
Fellow new signing Thelo Aasgaard is also set to miss out, as he recovers from a knock picked up in pre-season.
Djeidi Gassama has experienced a superb start to life under Martin, scoring spectacular goals in both legs against Panathinaikos.
| Djeidi Gassama | v Panathinaikos (A) |
| Minutes | 34 |
| Touches | 11 |
| Goals | 1 |
The winger is expected to start from the left, whilst loan signing from Bournemouth, Max Aarons, could start behind him at left back.
The Englishman is traditionally a right back, but has started on the left in both of his appearances for Martin so far.
Nasser Djiga, who also arrived on loan, will likely accompany Aarons in defence, whilst Emmanuel Fernandez will likely have to wait for his debut.
Joe Rothwell arrived on a free transfer this summer and has been superb for Rangers so far, so he should expect to continue in midfield.
Positive start crucial for Rangers
Expectations are high for Martin, who has previously proved his ability to produce exciting and winning football.
But a positive start will be crucial for the new Rangers boss, with fans unwilling to watch Celtic surge into the distance once again.
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