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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5. James Tavernier - 7
Captain was quieter with most of Rangers attacks coming down the left in the first half but fantastic cross picked out Defoe for the excellent second. Was more involved the later it got and continues this rich form. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
6. Steven Davis - 7
Midfielder was so efficient. Busy at the start, Jack began to do more and more running allowing Davis to pick his time and places as required. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
7. Ryan Jack - 7
Jack was clearly keen for a goal and tested Stryjek twice in the first half, but not selfoish. Alternated with Davis between dropping deep and zipping around the middle of the park. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
8. Ryan Kent - 6
Nice turns and tricks on the flank in the first half, he was quieter again in the second before being replaced. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group