Rangers are back in action tonight as they take on Hibernian in Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s third game in charge of the club.
It’s gone pretty well for Van Bronckhorst at Rangers so far.
After beating Sparta Prague 2-0 in the Europa League, Van Bronckhorst’s Rangers then beat Livingston 3-1 on Sunday.
Van Bronckhorst’s first experience as Rangers boss was sitting in the stands against Hibernian – and that ended in a 3-1 Scottish League Cup semi-final defeat.
The Dutchman will be desperate for his Rangers side to exert some revenge tonight as they travel to Easter Road.
Van Bronckhorst may make changes tonight, and here is our predicted Rangers lineup…
Rangers predicted lineup v Hibernian
Allan McGregor has been given the nod over Jon McLaughlin under Van Bronckhorst, and we would expect the Rangers veteran to keep his place.
The surprise package of the Van Bronckhorst era has been Calvin Bassey, who has excelled as a centre back in the last two games.
Bassey will surely keep his place as a left-sided centre back, joining James Tavernier, Connor Goldson and Borna Barisic in defence.
Glen Kamara should keep his place in midfield, which will leave Van Bronckhorst with a tough call.
Steven Davis or Scott Arfield?
Davis featured against Sparta with Arfield then coming in and scoring against Livingston.
Arfield’s runs off the ball gave Rangers more of an attacking threat, so we will back the Canadian to keep his place.
Ianis Hagi didn’t shine against Livingston and we’re backing Nathan Patterson to come in and start as a right-sided winger ahead of James Tavernier in a bold decision from Van Bronckhorst.
We know Patterson more as a right back for Rangers, but he is great going forward and can give some protection for Tavernier.
Ryan Kent and Joe Aribo were in fine form against Livingston and should start again, supporting Alfredo Morelos in attack.
Fashion Sakala may be gutted to miss out on a starting role, but what an impact substitute Rangers can unleash if needed.
Rangers predicted XI: McGregor; Tavernier, Goldson, Bassey, Barisic; Arfield, Kamara; Patterson, Aribo, Kent; Morelos.
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