Ahead of Rangers’ trip to St Mirren in the Premiership on Sunday afternoon, we’ve put together our Gers Predicted XI.
Steven Gerrard’s side are travelling to Paisley looking to get back to winning ways in the league after a strong showing against Brondby in the Europa League on Thursday night.
The manager is still without a number of key players, with Filip Helander, Ryan Jack and Ryan Kent all sidelined, while Leon Balogun is doubtful after limping off in the second half against Brondby.
After playing three matches in a row, we’re predicting that Allan McGregor will drop out of the team for Jon McLaughlin.
Further changes are likely in the back four, with Jack Simpson and Calvin Bassey possibly replacing Balogun and Borna Barisic to join James Tavernier and Connor Goldson.
The midfield is also likely to be freshened up. We predict that Glen Kamara and Juninho Bacuna will come in to join John Lundstram.
Gerrard suggested that the impressive Joe Aribo tired in the second half against Brondby due to a heavy workload [BT Sport], so both he and Steven Davis could be rested.
Kamara missed the Brondby game due to suspension and will almost certainly return to action, while Bacuna is deserving of a first Premiership start.
Fashion Sakala and Scott Wright will both be hoping for a chance at the top end of the pitch, but it’s likely that the manager will stick with a front three of Ianis Hagi, Kemar Roofe and Alfredo Morelos.
Rangers vs St Mirren (A) Predicted XI – 24/10/2021:
GK – Jon McLaughlin
RB – James Tavernier
CB – Connor Goldson
CB – Jack Simpson
LB – Calvin Bassey
CDM – John Lundstram
CM – Juninho Bacuna
CM – Glen Kamara
RIF – Kemar Roofe
LIF – Ianis Hagi
ST – Alfredo Morelos
