Rangers predicted XI vs St Mirren – Joe Rothwell dropped, stalwart returns
Russell Martin could make two changes to his Rangers starting line-up when they face St Mirren on Sunday.
The ex-Southampton man is looking for Rangers to bounce back from a dismal 3-1 defeat to Club Brugge, which has put their hopes of Champions League qualification in tatters.
Rangers have drawn their first two Scottish Premiership matches, and arch-rivals Celtic are already four points ahead at the top.
There is talk of Rangers sacking Martin despite him only being appointed two months ago, and he will be hoping to ease the pressure with victory in Paisley on 24 August.
Rangers could make two changes vs St Mirren
Jack Butland is expected to keep his place between the sticks, despite a poor performance against the Belgians.
James Tavernier was benched for the Brugge clash, but the Gers stalwart might be handed a starting berth over Max Aarons for the league clash.
Nasser Djiga is suspended after his red card against Dundee, so Emmanuel Fernandez is predicted to line up next to John Souttar at the heart of defence.
New addition Jayden Meghoma impressed in the European defeat and is expected to retain his place against The Buddies.
| Stats | Meghoma |
| Minutes played | 70 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Tackles won | 2/2 (100%) |
| Recoveries | 2 |
| Ground duels won | 2/2 (100%) |
Joe Rothwell had a nightmare against Brugge, and he might be dropped, with Mohamed Diomande and Nicolas Raskin predicted to form a partnership at the base of midfield.
Attacking midfielder Lyall Cameron is predicted to come into the starting line-up to replace the former Leeds star, who has endured a torrid start to his time in Govan.
Danilo axed as Martin changes Rangers attack
Oliver Antman is expected to retain his place on the right-hand side, with Djeidi Gassama also keeping his spot on the left flank.
Danilo notched a consolation against the Belgian outfit, but Cyriel Dessers might be given the nod on Sunday.
The Nigerian forward missed the clash after suffering an injury against Viktoria Plzen, and he could return against Stephen Robinson’s side if he can prove his fitness.
The likes of Findlay Curtis and Mikey Moore have genuine claims to start, but Martin could choose to keep his strongest attack as the pressure grows on his future.
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