Rangers fans will be delighted to see Lassana Coulibaly available again.
Rangers midfielder Lassana Coulibaly is available for selection again this weekend following his return from injury and manager Steven Gerrard should recall him to the side.
The 22-year-old looked a key player for the Gers in his first five appearances for the club this season, but has been sidelined since and the side have missed his presence.
There could be a temptation to ease the Mali international back into first-team action, but Gerrard should opt against that and give him some vital minutes on Saturday against Dundee.
Rangers have a Europa League clash away to Spanish side Villarreal on Thursday and having Coulibaly fully up to speed for that would be a major boost.
Coulibaly has the qualities to play a key role in Gerrard’s starting XI this season and is already becoming a fan favourite.
The central midfielder can be the engine room for the Light Blues and help link up play from defence to attack.
Rangers missed his combative approach in midfield during their 1-0 defeat to Celtic before the international break, but having him return for a European showdown should improve the side.
The early signs of his Ibrox career are that he has a tireless work-rate and 60 minutes against Dundee could be a great way to get him up to speed.
According to the Scottish Sun, there are “early signings” that Rangers want to turn Coulibaly’s loan move from French club Angers SCO into a permanent one next summer.
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