Clinton Nsiala set for Christmas present, trio return – Rangers predicted XI vs Motherwell
Clinton Nsiala may be set to make his first start of the season as Rangers face Mothwell in the William Hill Premiership on Saturday.
The French defender could potentially receive a belated Christmas present against the Steelmen on 27 December, having featured off the bench for the Gers in recent matches.
Nsiala has been linked with an exit from Ibrox in January, but the Light Blues need him right now in John Souttar and Derek Cornelius’ absence.
Hearts were too good for Danny Rohl at Tynecastle Park, with the German manager suffering his first league defeat in the 2-1 loss, and changes should be expected in Govan.
Youssef Chermiti, Djeidi Gassama and Thelo Aasgaard to start to Rangers vs Motherwell
Youssef Chermiti, Djeidi Gassama and Thelo Aasgaard came off the bench as the Gers looked for a comeback against Hearts.
The Norway international and the former Everton striker combined in the 95th minute at Tynecastle Park, but the centre-forward’s goal ended up being nothing more than a consolation for the Light Blues.
It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Glaswegian outfit revert to a 4-2-3-1 formation at Ibrox after lacking creativity and threat in Edinburgh.
James Tavernier can’t seem to complete 90 minutes in his ripe old age of 34, and it may be best to bench him for the upcoming game.
Mohamed Diomande was lucky not to receive a red card against Hearts, and his performance at Tynecastle doesn’t warrant his continuity in the starting lineup.
While Max Aarons has been decent in recent matches, doing what he’s been told to by Rohl, Djeidi Gassama can undoubtedly help bring more attacking impetus to the Glaswegian outfit’s play.
Danny Rohl should delay one transfer plan at Ibrox
Rohl wants a new number six at Ibrox in January, but it’s clear that other areas of the pitch need to be addressed first.
Rangers already have Nicolas Raskin and Connor Barron, who have done well playing as the midfield pivots, and the focus should be on improving the defence and attack.
It isn’t surprising that the three teams above the Gers in the league table — Hearts, Celtic and Motherwell — have scored more goals than Rohl’s team in the William Hill Premiership this season.
Getting a reliable goalscorer and someone who can slot into the Glaswegian outfit’s defence immediately should be prioritised in G51 once the winter transfer window opens.
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