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Stevenson admits Hibernian have analysed 'dangerous' Rangers star

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Rangers travel to Easter Road this evening, for a must win fixture in the Scottish Premiership.
The Gers are currently eight points off top spot and must close the gap before leaders, Celtic, take on Aberdeen tomorrow. However, getting a win in the capital, is rarely straightforward.

The last trip to Easter Road ended in a 0-0 draw. (Photo by Alan Rennie/Action Plus via Getty Images)

Ahead of the game, Lewis Stevenson has spoken about Hibernian’s preparations, as quoted by the Scotsman.
Since new head coach, Paul Heckingbottom, has arrived, video analysis has went up a notch.

Furthermore, ahead of the clash with Rangers, it seems Hibs are focusing on one man in particular.
Ryan Kent.
Kent celebrates scoring at Livingston, back in January. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

“In the past, I wasn’t a big fan of watching myself”, said Stevenson, as quoted by the Scotsman.

“But we are having lots of short meetings with a lot of information and it has been good.”
“We did a bit of video analysis on Ryan Kent. We didn’t know a lot about him at the beginning of the season, but he has done really well.”
“He’s a dangerous player and one we’ve got to look out for.”
It’s little surprise that tonight’s opponents have singled out the 22-year-old as a threat.

Video analysis or not, Stevenson and his fellow defenders should have their work cut out. (Photo by Callum Landells/Getty Images)

Five goals and four assists so far this season aren’t numbers that jump off the page.
Yet, his impact has been much greater than that. He’s the outlet for the Gers’ counter attacks, the man with the trickery to get through defences.
If he performs tonight, Rangers have every chance of three points.