Just 77 days on from their entertaining 3-3 draw at Tynecastle last season, Hearts and Rangers will face off once again this weekend as duo kick of the new Scottish Premiership campaign in Edinburgh.
With a potential 11 new signings on show between the teams, the game in Gorgie is sure to be an intriguing one as two of last year’s top three look to begin their season with a vital three points.
Hearts boss Steven Naismith knows he will be without both Beni Baningime and Calem Nieuwenhof tomorrow, while experienced defender Stephen Kingsley is a doubt for the game. For Rangers boss Philippe Clement, only Dujon Sterling will be missing. However, the Belgian does have several selection dilemmas, both in defence and upfront.
So how will both sides line up at Tynecastle tomorrow? The Scotsman predicts Hearts’ and Rangers’ starting XI, with a number of new signings set for debuts in the capital.
17. AMC: Yan Dhanda (Hearts)
The summer signing from Ross County will be expected to provide the creative spark for the Jambos this season. He will play a slightly advanced midfield role. | SNS Photo: SNS Group
18. CAM: Tom Lawrence (Rangers)
With Todd Cantwell looking to depart the club this summer, the Welsh attacking midfielder is the obvious choice for the number 10 spot. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
19. CF: Lawrence Shankland (Hearts)
Despite the continuous rumours that swirl around him, Shankland remains a Hearts player - so he starts. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
20. LW: Oscar Cortes (Rangers)
An almost certain starter, Cortes will be given the opportunity to make the left-wing slot his own this season after his permanent switch for RC Lens. | SNS Group