Ahead of Rangers’ next fixture against Hearts, we’ve put together a Predicted XI.
Second hosts third in the Premiership at Ibrox on Sunday afternoon, with the home side looking to bounce back from an immensely disappointing showing in the midweek Old Firm.
13 points separate the two clubs in the league table, but Hearts are actually in better form coming into the match, having taken ten points from their last five outings compared to Rangers’ eight.
Hearts also got a point at Ibrox back in October, with Craig Halkett scoring late on to earn the Edinburgh club a 1-1 draw.
Therefore, it’s important that Gio van Bronckhorst’s men raise their levels and we’re expecting the manager to make three changes to his starting XI.
Allan McGregor is likely to keep his place in goal, but there should be a change to the back four.
James Tavernier and Connor Goldson will continue, but Borna Barisic is likely to drop out after being hooked at half-time against Celtic, with Leon Balogun coming in at centre-back and Calvin Bassey shifting out to left-back.
In midfield, there could be a first Rangers start in almost a year for Ryan Jack after his impressive second half showing at Parkhead, with Glen Kamara likely to keep his place despite uncharacteristically lacklustre recent displays.
Joe Aribo should also continue, with Amad Diallo and Ryan Kent starting on the wings, while Alfredo Morelos will almost certainly replace Kemar Roofe up front after returning from international duty.
Aaron Ramsey could make the matchday squad for the first time and may feature from the bench.
Rangers Predicted XI vs Hearts (H) – 06/02/2022
GK – Allan McGregor
RB – James Tavernier
CB – Connor Goldson
CB – Leon Balogun
LB – Calvin Bassey
DM – Ryan Jack
DM – Glen Kamara
RW – Amad Diallo
CAM – Joe Aribo
LW – Ryan Kent
ST – Alfredo Morelos
