Ahead of Rangers’ Scottish Cup Fifth Round clash against Annan Athletic, we’ve put together a Gers Predicted XI.
Gio van Bronckhorst’s side travel to Galabank on Saturday to take on League Two opposition.
There’s a spot in the quarter-finals up for grabs, but it’s also an opportunity for the manager to rotate against weaker opposition.
We’re expecting him to make as many as eight changes to the side that defeated Hibs 2-0 at Ibrox on Wednesday night.
The first of those comes in goal, with Jon McLaughlin replacing Allan McGregor.
There may only be one change to the back four, with James Tavernier, Connor Goldson and Calvin Bassey all continuing, but fit-again Filip Helander is set to replace the injured Leon Balogun at centre-back.
It could be all change in midfield, with Steven Davis and James Sands both badly in need of minutes.
We were backing Rangers’ star of the previous round, 18-year-old Alex Lowry, to get the nod in slightly more advanced role midfield role, but he’s only likely to make the bench after GvB confirmed that Aaron Ramsey is ready for his first Rangers start.
There’s a chance that the manager could name an exciting and fresh front three, with Man United loanee Amad Diallo and Fashion Sakala on the flanks and Kemar Roofe leading the line.
All three players are in need of playing time, although there may be a temptation to retain Alfredo Morelos so as to not risk disrupting his excellent current form.
Rangers Predicted XI vs Annan Athletic (A) – 12/02/2022
GK – Jon McLaughlin
RB – James Tavernier
CB – Connor Goldson
CB – Filip Helander
LB – Calvin Bassey
DM – Steven Davis
DM – James Sands
CAM – Aaron Ramsey
RW – Amad Diallo
LW – Fashion Sakala
ST – Kemar Roofe
