Rangers need to win if they are to finish second in the Scottish Premiership table.
Jimmy Nicholl and Jonatan Johansson have plenty of selection dilemmas to solve ahead of Rangers’ clash against Hibernian on Sunday at Easter Road.
The Gers earned a decent 1-1 draw away at Aberdeen on Wednesday night to keep their chances of finishing second in the Scottish Premiership alive, but they must perform away at Hibs.
Derek McInnes’ side are currently second in the table – one point above the Gers – with the Dons facing Celtic at Parkhead on Sunday. A win for Rangers then, could see them leapfrog Aberdeen with Celtic the favourites at home.
However, Nicholl and Johansson will be without three starters from their draw against McInnes’ men at Pittodrie. Graham Dorrans has suffered a knee ligament injury, while Alfredo Morelos and Ross McCrorie are suspended.
It leaves a gaping hole in the middle of the park, with McCrorie and Dorrans partnering Jason Holt last time out. Rangers double act of Nicholl and Johansson must now decide who and how to play.
Jason Cummings is expected to replace Morelos in a like-for-like swap that will see the Scotland international go up against his old side.
Jordan Rossiter could feature for the first time since August, after making just four appearances all season – culminating in 197 minutes. Josh Windass is also likely to return from injury, and he should replace Dorrans.
Three changes then from Wednesday night – in come Rossiter, Windass and Cummings for Dorrans, McCrorie and Morelos.
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