He had to make changes anyway with Borna Barisic pulling up against Standard Liege to be replaced by his ‘rough diamond’ Calvin Bassey and added four more from the midweek victory.
Gerrard also had Jordan Jones, George Edmundson and Jermain Defoe at his disposal – the trio were left out of the Europa League 24-man squad, but were available for SPFL duty and the latter showed he has plenty to offer domestically with a key role in both goals.
It was the Englishman’s shot, on his first start since January, that was pushed out by Max Stryjek and rolled cross goal by Ianis Hagi for Joe Aribo’s tapped opener.
And then the former West Ham man converted with a lovely weighted finish from James Tavernier’s long ball from the right.
Here’s how the Rangers players rated in the Premiership win that extends Rangers’ lead at the top of the league to six points.
Player ratings scale - 10: One of best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: Terrible day at office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of worst performances you've seen.
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1. Allan McGregor - 7
Goalkeeper has been a bystander for much of Rangers last two games but more to do today. Saving off post in first half and saving with his feet in second. Still sharp. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
2. Calvin Bassey - 8
Made a big impression as a substitute in midweek and took chance to replace Barisic, but quality of delivery was similar standard. Adept with either foot and more keen to hit the by-line than the Croatian, strength overpowered even a bulky Livingston line-up. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
3. Filip Helander - 8
Distribution was first class in the first half and more a facet of play than the defensive duties with Livingston limited. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
4. Connor Goldson - 6
Defender seemed to be targeted by Livi when in possession and relieved to see a deflection come off the post. JET got the better of him just once, and Englishman was steady reliable enough as usual. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group