Rangers are preparing to welcome Motherwell to Ibrox as Michael Beale hopes to make it four wins from four since joining the Ibrox club as manager.
The former Gers assistant has had it all to do in the early part of his Ibrox career with the club nine points behind in the Scottish Premiership title race and in the midst of a remarkable injury crisis.
But as the Gers prepare to welcome the Steelmen, should things go to plan, then several key first-team players are set to return to the fold against Motherwell.
Rangers boss Michael Beale has confirmed that Borna Barisic will be back amongst the squad after his forays at the World Cup with Croatia, whilst countryman Antonio Colak is set to return and Kemar Roofe is also scheduled to be back in the squad.
Adding these three senior players back into the squad adds major competition at Rangers and it leaves Michael Beale with some decisions to make heading into the Motherwell game.
We suspect Allan McGregor will return between the sticks, with James Tavernier and Connor Goldson continuing at right-back and centre-back.
We’re backing Leon King to get the nod ahead of Ben Davies, with Adam Devine continuing at left-back despite the fact Borna Barisic is back at the club.
In midfield, a trio of Ryan Jack, Scott Arfield and John Lundstram should be enough to dominate the game and offer something going forward with another call to be made up top.
Michael Beale claimed that Rangers would play with two strikers heading into the clash against Hibs but an injury to Antonio Colak forced the manager to change things around.
We reckon that the Motherwell match is a big chance to follow through on that promise and we’re backing Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos to play off the returning Antonio Colak.
Rangers predicted XI v Motherwell – 4-3-3
GK – Allan McGregor
DR – James Tavernier
DC – Connor Goldson
DC – Leon King
DL – Adam Devine
CM – Ryan Jack
CM – Scott Arfield
CM – John Lundstram
RF – Alfredo Morelos
LF – Ryan Kent
ST – Antonio Colak
