Rangers boss Steven Gerrard should hand a first Premiership start since early February to Kemar Roofe against Hibernian on Sunday.
Roofe has struggled with injury during his maiden season at Ibrox, with various muscle problems sidelining him for three separate periods to date.
However, he’s still managed to make 29 appearances and a return of 14 goals and two assists is impressive.
For the post-split fixtures, the on-fire Alfredo Morelos – who has netted in each of his last five league outings – is likely to lead the line for the Gers.
Meanwhile, after also being rested for last weekend’s Scottish Cup clash against Cove Rangers, Ryan Kent can be expected to play a big role from the left inside forward berth.
There’s a slot left to fill on the right against the Hibees, though, and Roofe should get the nod.
He faces competition for the spot from Ianis Hagi and Scott Wright, both of whom have produced strong performances in recent times.
Yet, when Roofe was in his best form of the season back in November and December, he looked like arguably the best attacking player in the country, and now that he’s back fit and full of confidence following a brace against Cove, Gerrard has to get him into the starting XI.
Although the ex-Leeds and Anderlecht star moved to Ibrox with the intention of playing as a no.9, the majority of his best performances have come from the right.
While Hagi and Wright are both also excellent options, when all three are fully fit, the combination of Roofe, Kent and Morelos is still the best Rangers can put out and with plenty left to play for between now and the end of the season, we expect to see the trio named in the majority of team sheets over the coming weeks.
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