Rangers’ temporary stint at Hampden Park gets underway on Saturday as Philippe Clement’s side take on Motherwell in Mount Florida in the Scottish Premiership (kick off: 3pm).
The Gers rescued a morale boosting 1-1 draw against Dynamo Kyiv in their UEFA Champions League qualifier in midweek, with Cyriel Dessers’ 94th minute equaliser placing them firmly in the driving seat ahead of next Tuesday’s second leg.
Clement will hope the result can give his side a much-needed confidence boost ahead of the game after their Scottish Premiership campaign started with an underwhelming 0-0 draw against Hearts at Tynecastle last week. The Belgian boss will be without winger Oscar Cortes for the next five weeks, however, he will be boosted by the return of Dujon Sterling, after he made an appearance off bench in midweek.
There’s a selection dilemma for the Rangers boss in the central defensive positions, with John Souttar, Leon Balogun, Ben Davies and new signing Robin Propper all jostling for a spot in the starting XI. But how likely is the new Dutch defender to win the battle to start the game?
The Scotsman predicts how Rangers will line up for their first ‘home’ game of the season against Motherwell on Saturday.
5. LB: Ridvan Yilmaz
The Turkish full-back has been first choice for the last two games and will continue at Hampden against Motherwell. | SNS Group
6. CM: Connor Barron
He's played himself into the starting XI so far, and should continue in the middle of the pitch. | SNS Group
7. CM: Mohamed Diomande
The Ivorian has been Rangers' best midfielder since his arrival in January. It would be a huge surprise if he didn't start. | SNS Group
8. RW: Dujon Sterling
The versatile ace returned from injury against Dynamo Kyiv in midweek and Philippe Clement will be desperate to get him back involved in the starting XI. | SNS Group