Rangers face Livingston at home for what feels like the first game in Govan for some time as Philippe Clement looks to kick-start our title chase.
The Gers boss has the luxury of being able to add a few new faces to his squad in what is a great chance to bleed the new players at Ibrox.
Three points is obviously all that matters but this is who Rangers have gone with to take on Livingston.
Rangers v Livingston – confirmed team news
For a moment, all be it a brief one, Jack Butland’s name caused an increase in blood pressure when it emerged that Nottingham Forest were sniffing about.
They were given short shrift and the Light Blues number one takes his rightful place back between the sticks – how long before we here a rendition of “Super Jack Butland in goals”?
The defence has been consistent in that Clement appears to have settled on one that he thinks is his first choice, although it was a surprise to see John Souttar keep his place ahead of Leon Balogun last weekend.
It’s not a bad problem for the gaffer to have being able to choose the right horse for the right course alongside Connor Goldson.
The midfield selection just got more interesting with the addition of Mohamed Diomande but he is only in his pre-season so isn’t ready to start, just yet.
Competition for places is healthy though with Ryan Jack, Nicolas Raskin and Dujon Sterling all fit to line up alongside John Lundstram.
The same applies to the forward line with the addition of Oscar Cortes.
A natural and exciting right winger is something we have been crying out for for years.
Cyriel Dessers form can’t be argued against and, as with other areas of the park, it’s good to see genuine competition and the manager being able to pick on form, not just fitness.
Play well, keep your place.
This is how we line up:
With a good run of fixtures, February is all about setting the tone for the rest of the season, set the intensity from the first whistle from now until the last ball is kicked.
