Ahead of Rangers’ crunch Champions League third qualifying round second leg against Malmo, we’ve put together our Predicted XI.
The Gers are trailing 2-1 on aggregate and have plenty of work to do against Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side.
Steven Gerrard doesn’t have a full squad to choose from, with Glen Kamara and Kemar Roofe both suspended, while Nikola Katic and Ryan Jack are both also unavailable.
However, three players who missed the first leg – Alfredo Morelos, Leon Balogun and Ianis Hagi – are all back in contention, as is Fashion Sakala, who came off the bench in Sweden but missed Saturday’s defeat to Dundee United with a knock.
Allan McGregor is set to return between the sticks replacing Jon McLaughlin, but we expect the back four of James Tavernier, Connor Goldson, Filip Helander and Borna Barisic that started at Tannadice, to continue.
In midfield, changes are likely as the Gers search for a victory.
Steven Davis is set to continue but Scott Arfield could come in for John Lundstram, who was widely criticised for his weekend display.
Arfield loves a big occasion at Ibrox, as does Joe Aribo, who could drop back to replace Kamara and add more attacking threat to the midfield three.
Such a move would leave space for Ianis Hagi to slot into the right-sided attacking berth, while Ryan Kent should continue on the left with Alfredo Morelos leading the line.
Rangers Predicted XI vs Malmo (H) – 10/08/2021:
GK – Allan McGregor
RB – James Tavernier
CB – Connor Goldson
CB – Filip Helander
LB – Borna Barisic
CDM – Steven Davis
CM – Scott Arfield
CM – Joe Aribo
RIF – Ianis Hagi
LIF – Ryan Kent
ST – Alfredo Morelos
