Danny Rohl could look to make as many as six changes to the Rangers side that drew with Motherwell for the game against Hearts.
The German will be aware that a loss at Ibrox would all but end his side’s hopes of winning the Scottish Premiership title.
Three points will see them cut the gap at the top of the SPFL table to just two points, and that is what the Rangers fans are looking forward to.
Goalkeeper and defenders for Rangers, including a start for Tuur Rommens
GK: Jack Butland
Jack Butland has been the mainstay between the sticks and is expected to retain his spot in the starting eleven.
Kevin Thomson did have interesting things to say about the English keeper, but he undoubtedly is one of the most important players for the Gers.
RB: Dujon Sterling
James Tavernier started against Hearts and while he did not have a bad game, the Hearts clash will need more defensive work from the right-back, making Dujon Sterling the ideal starting option.
In case Rangers are chasing the game in the second half, Rohl can then bring on the club captain.
CB: John Souttar
John Souttar is among the first names on the team sheet and the manager will be counting on him to put in another spirited performance in defence.
CB: Emmanuel Fernandez
Emmanuel Fernandez returned from injury, but was only on the bench in the 1-1 draw against Motherwell.
Rohl is expected to start him ahead of Nasser Djiga, given how good he has been in recent weeks.
LB: Tuur Rommens
Tuur Rommens will add solidity at full-back and Rohl is expected to drop his left-back Jayden Meghoma as well for the January signing.
Rangers’ midfielders and attackers, with Ryan Naderi named in the playing eleven
CM: Nicolas Raskin
Nicolas Raskin is the reliable linchpin in the middle of the park, and will be starting the must-win game against Hearts.
CM: Tochi Chukwuani
Tochi Chukwuani has done well at Ibrox since his January move from Sturm Graz.
The 22-year-old has already scored his first Rangers goal and that will give him confidence going into the Hearts clash.
RW: Andreas Skov Olsen
Andreas Skov Olsen was an unused substitute against Motherwell and will be ready to fire in what is the biggest game of the season so far.
He may not be able to play the full game, but he will be an important player for the first hour of the contest.
AM: Thelo Aasgaard
Thelo Aasgaard came off the bench against Motherwell, but can be given the nod to start here in place of Mohamed Diomande.
LW: Mikey Moore
Mikey Moore may look to alternate positions with Aasgaard or the number 10 as he has shown an inclination to operate in the central areas behind the striker.
He needs to be firing on all cylinders after an underwhelming performance in mid-week.
CF: Ryan Naderi
Ryan Naderi offers a physical threat in the penalty area and given the fact that Rangers paid a premium to sign him in January, these are the games in which he has to prove his worth.
It also makes sense to take Youssef Chermiti out of the firing line after underwhelming displays of late.
