Rangers vs Hearts early team news as key figure to miss out at Ibrox
Rangers have been handed a boost ahead of the weekend’s crucial clash against Hearts.
The Gers welcome Hearts to Ibrox as they look for their first league win of the season.
Russell Martin’s side have drawn four consecutive games at the start of the Scottish Premiership campaign, in what has been a difficult start.
A goalless stalemate for Rangers against Old Firm rivals Celtic was Martin’s side’s last fixture, in a game of low quality from both sides.
Rangers given welcome boost ahead of Hearts clash
Rangers have been given welcome news ahead of Hearts’ visit to Ibrox on Saturday.
Eduardo Ageu, Hearts’ record signing, is set to miss the game with a hamstring injury.
Speaking to BBC Sport, manager Derek McInnes confirmed that the Brazilian will be out for several games.
He said: “He won’t be part of anything for the next couple of games.”
Ageu, who arrived from Santa Clara, will be a big miss for McInnes, who says he has the ability to “bring something different” to his side.
This is good news for Rangers, who know this is a must-win game even at this early stage of the season.
Rangers need to seize the opportunity on Saturday
Rangers currently sit behind Hearts in the table, but must feel like they have an opportunity to grab their first three points of the season.
Martin has to be careful with his Rangers selection as fans will be expectant after a poor start to the campaign.
Bojan Miovski should lead the line for Rangers, as he looks for his first goal for his new club.
Martin appears to have fallen out with Nico Raskin, but with his exploits for Belgium, he should be brought back into the side.
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Whatever team he goes with, Martin must collect all three points against Hearts, or the huge pressure he’s under may become insurmountable.
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