Rangers vs Alloa Athletic preview: Team news, lineup, prediction
Russell Martin’s Rangers turn their attention on Saturday to the Scottish League Cup when they face Alloa Athletic.
It has been a nightmare start to life at Glasgow for Martin, whose Rangers side have only picked up two points from their opening two league fixtures.
The Light Blues have won just one of their last five encounters in all competitions, showcasing the lack of optimism that is in the air at Ibrox.
Next up for the Gers is a home encounter against League One Alloa, and it is clear that Rangers need a convincing win to settle some of the nerves.
Martin is expected to make changes, though he will be fully aware of the importance of a result and performance.
Form guide (All comps)
Rangers: DDWDL
Alloa: WWWWL
Team news
Martin will be hoping to welcome some of the absent stars back into the fold at Rangers, with Hamza Igamane, Dujon Sterling and Thelo Aasgaard all out.
Sterling isn’t expected to return until the new year, while the others are edging closer back to fitness.
Cyriel Dessers was forced off with injury in their defeat to Plzen, leaving doubts as to whether he will make the squad for this game.
Mikey Moore could receive clearance in time to make his debut.
Rangers predicted lineup vs Alloa
Martin will want to rotate, but he will also want to ensure the side that takes to the pitch at Ibrox can win the game comfortably.
Moore and Emmanuel Fernandes could make their debut, while several others could get their first real taste of action this season.
Rangers: Kelly, Tavernier, Djiga, Fernandes, Aarons, Barron, Rice, Diomande, Moore, Curtis, Danilo
Score prediction: Rangers 3-0 Alloa
Whether it be the first team or the second team, Rangers should be winning this game with ease if they are to achieve success this season.
After last season’s early exit, Martin will not want to see his side suffer the same fate, and a 3-0 win could be on the cards.
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