The time has come for Steven Gerrard to mix things up at Rangers.
Suspensions to Alfredo Morelos and Andy Halliday ensure that at least two alterations will be made from the team that lost to Celtic at the weekend.
However, that shouldn’t be the extent of it.
The Gers gave it a good go on Sunday, especially as they were reduced to ten men.
The reality is, though, that this side is now winless in its last five matches.
Aberdeen (twice), Hibernian, Kilmarnock, and Celtic have all proved too tough to crack.
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Therefore, whether it’s personnel or formation, something has to give.
Grezda from the start
One man that should be given an opportunity, is Eros Grezda.
The 12-cap Albanian international arrived from NK Osijek in the summer but has failed to make his mark.
All he has to show for his season, is two goals and an assist, all registered in the 7-1 home win over Motherwell, in November.
Poor form and more recently, injury, has left him sidelined. Therefore, his last start at Ibrox came in mid-December against Hamilton.
After proving his fitness by featuring in Euro 2020 Qualifiers last week, he deserves a proper run in the side.
After all, the club spent a reported £2 million on the winger. It’s time to see if he can finally show signs of being worth the fee.
Daniel Candeias has started every match of the current winless streak and can hardly have any complaints at being left out.
Gerrard knows he’ll get industry and commitment from the Portuguese. Tonight, though, the time has come to step out of his comfort zone and opt for his summer signing.
