Three potential Rangers changes Russell Martin must consider vs Genk
Rangers are set to face Genk in their opening Europa League match at Ibrox as Russell Martin aims to get the league stage campaign off to a winning start.
Martin eased some of the pressure on him as Rangers beat Hibernian in the Premier Sports Cup to end their winless streak, and he will hope to build up some winning momentum.
Genk are struggling with manager Thorsten Fink also under pressure, and this is a good opportunity for Rangers to pull off a convincing win to lift the mood around the club.
Some changes to the team could be made, both for performances as well as for rotation, with games now coming thick and fast.
Russell Martin should drop Mikey Moore
Mikey Moore joined Rangers on loan from Tottenham in a move which was seen as a coup, but the winger is yet to impress at Ibrox.
Moore has shunted Djeidi Gassama over to the right wing at times, and the 18-year-old has not justified his selection.
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The teenager could now drop to the bench against Genk, with Gassama starting on the left, and it is clear that Moore will need some more time to adapt to life in Glasgow.
Oliver Antman could start against Genk
Oliver Antman also joined in the summer and impressed in the Champions League qualifying rounds, but he has had a slow start in the Scottish Premiership.
Antman did impress off the bench against Hibernian, and nearly scored an outstanding solo goal after a mazy run from the right wing.
The Finland International could come in against Genk, with Moore dropping out, and the wing pairing which performed well in the Champions League qualifiers could now start together again in the Europa League.
John Souttar could be dropped
John Souttar has failed to adapt to Martin’s tactics, and has shown his limited capacity to play the ball out from the back.
While Nasser Djiga has also struggled, pairing him with new signing Derek Cornelius could help get the best out of the Wolves loanee, and this could allow Souttar to rest.
Souttar has played 90 minutes in every game under Martin aside from the cup victory over Alloa Athletic, and mixing up the back line could help solidify an otherwise leaky defence.
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