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How Rangers will beat Hibernian: Derek McInnes must make this tactical change

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Rangers are preparing to return to Scottish Premiership action against Hibernian on Sunday.

Derek McInnes certainly hasn't had the best start to life at Ibrox in competitive fixtures.

There was so much hope when he came in, but that has quickly drained away.

An opening day draw against Dundee United and defeat to Jagiellonia has caused a stir already.

That makes the upcoming clash at Ibrox all the more important for everyone associated with the Light Blues.

If the G51 outfit are going to secure victory over Hibs, McInnes has one alteration that could ensure that.

Rangers have blueprint for victory vs Hibernian

David Gray's side are coming off the back of a 2-1 home win against KF Shkendija on Thursday.

That Europa Conference League win will provide them with plenty of confidence moving forward.

That is just what the doctor ordered after their opening day defeat to Motherwell at Easter Road.

It is that which will give Rangers the perfect plan to go and secure a first win of the season at the third time of asking.

The Well utilised a 4-4-2 formation and it helped them to victory against the 3-4-3 of Hibs.

By comparison, when facing a 4-2-3-1, Gray's side secured a win in the Conference League.

That gives McInnes the perfect insight into how he should line up his squad at Ibrox on Sunday.

Derek McInnes looking towards a circle inset of the Hibernian badge
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How Rangers could line-up vs Hibernian

To utilise a 4-4-2, there would only be subtle changes utilised to change things positively for the Light Blues.

Youssef Chermiti could keep his place up top and be joined by Lawrence Shankland as a front two.

There is also the choice of Ryan Naderi or Bojan Miovski to add to the mix.

McInnes can then once again Daisuke Yokota and Thelo Aasgaard out wide, while Findlay Curtis, Djeidi Gassama and Ross McCausland are also there to be picked.

All these names could help cause true problems at the back for Hibernian and give the Gers a better chance of a much-needed win.

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