Minsu Kim playing for Rangers and Derek McInnes looking concentrated at Celtic Park
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Why Derek McInnes' Minsu Kim call will frustrate fans as Rangers starting XI named vs Celtic

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Rangers have named their starting XI to face Celtic on Sunday.

The Gers have travelled to Parkhead with the hope of yet another Old Firm win.

It has been just a week since their last as a Premier Sports Cup semi-final spot was sealed with a 3-1 victory.

Dan Neil bagged a brace either side of Kevin Kelsy's maiden strike for the Light Blues.

Derek McInnes and Co. will be hoping for a similar story as they travel to face their rivals away from home this time around.

With Celtic in a difficult spot, Rangers have chance to seal victory again as they name their starting XI.

Who is starting for Rangers vs Celtic?

It was a top performance from everyone involved last time around against the Hoops.

There was a question of whether McInnes would make some changes, something which he's answered emphatically.

The whole side has a very familiar feel with Ivor Pandur in between the sticks with Olwethu Makhanya and Emmanuel Fernandez infront of him.

James Penrice and Dujon Sterling are are also occupying the full-back roles once again.

Nico Raskin and Neil have been favoured ahead of Vanja Dragojevic and Tochi Chukwuani in the middle of the park.

Out wide, Djeidi Gassama has kept his place with Minsu Kim featuring ahead of Badredine Bouanani again.

The forward line follows the rest of the side with Ryan Naderi and Kelsy keeping their spots in the line-up.

It will ultimately come down to small moments, but will McInnes regret starting Kim?

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What could Minsu Kim do vs Celtic?

The 20-year-old has had a bright start to life at Ibrox despite being yet to score or assist.

That is an element of frustration which could represent a risk away in the Old Firm.

He did feature across 74 minutes last week and helped the Light Blues to victory, but it was other names that stole the show.

Kim has pace, directness and a willingness to shoot that can cause problems for defences.

Bouanani brings more experience at a higher level and there is hope that he can be a difference maker for Rangers.

It will be interesting to see how these summer signings can make an impact at Parkhead.

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