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Predicted Rangers side to face Hamilton: Three changes, Katic recalled

Head coach Steven Gerrard of Rangers looks on during the UEFA Europa League match between SK Rapid Wien v Rangers at Weststadion on December 13, 20...
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Rangers play host to Hamillton in the Scottish Premiership at Ibrox on Sunday.

head coach Steven Gerrard of Rangers during the UEFA Europa League match between SK Rapid Wien v Rangers at Weststadion on December 13, 2018 in Vienna, Austria.

Steven Gerrard made seven changes to his Rangers side to face Rapid Vienna on Thursday night, and he is expected to tinker to the starting line-up once again when they play host to Hamilton on Sunday.

Rangers suffered a 1-0 loss in the Europa League, knocking them out of the competition as they required a win in Austria. Now, Gerrard and Rangers’ focus will be on the Scottish Premiership title race.

Gerrard’s men sit in second place in the Scottish Premiership, two points behind leaders Celtic though Brendan Rodgers’ men have a game in hand over the Gers.

A win for Celtic could see them close that gap if the Hoops fail to beat Neil Lennon’s Hibernian at Easter Road. Gerrard is likely to make a few changes to his side once again.

Ovie Ejaria is set for sit-down talks with Gerrard over his future, while Ryan Kent continues his recovery from a sustained hamstring injury. However, Daniel Candeias is set to return, after missing Thursday’s clash through suspension.

The Portuguese winger should start out wide, while Eros Grezda could also be given a chance to form a front three alongside Alfredo Morelos. It means Scott Arfield will come back into midfield, dropping Ross McCrorie.

Rangers Glasgow's Nikola Katic after the 2018

Glenn Middleton may also have to make way, while Nikola Katic should be given a recall by Gerrard with Joe Worrall struggling to show why Rangers lured him from Nottingham Forest on loan in the summer.

Three changes for Rangers then, in come Katic – who has not played for Rangers since November 11 against Motherwell – Candeias and Grezda, and out go Worrall, McCrorie and Middleton.

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