Despite punching above the weight at Old Trafford, injury-ravaged Rangers suffered a stoppage-time heartbreak against Manchester United. While they are likely to secure a knockout phase playoff spot irrespective of their final group phase encounter with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, the Light Blues must regroup themselves for a tricky trip to Tannadice Park to clash heads with Dundee United.
The Tangerines, currently third in the Premiership standings, are enjoying a scintillating league run. They held Celtic to a stalemate in December and could now upset the Gers on Sunday lunchtime given the latter’s dreadful away form. The Gers only avoided a home defeat when Vaclav Cerny found an equalizer midway through the second half, but a narrow 1-0 win at Tannadice early into the season must boost their confidence irrespective of form and fitness concerns.
Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face Dundee United
Defence
Midfield
Mohamed Diomande was suspended in Europe but should return to the starting XI for the Tangerines tie. Nicolas Raskin must keep his place thus forming a double pivot’ alongside the Ivorian. Connor Barron might undergo a spell on the sidelines after damaging his knee against Man United.
Vaclav Cerny, too, sustained an injury on Thursday night. He now joins Oscar Cortes and Danilo on the treatment table. Rabbi Matondo, who is no longer in the manager’s plans, is tipped to part ways in the coming days. The limitations in and around the attacking third could see Ross McCausland secure a spot down the right-hand flank. Ianis Hagi might feature from the left and the ‘number 10’ role belongs to Nedim Bajrami for the time being until Lawrence is fit enough to start games.
Attack
Despite falling down the pecking order behind Hamza Igamane, Cyriel Dessers has scored in their past three fixtures across competitions. The Nigerian could again be involved as a ‘super sub’ considering the Moroccan’s rise as an outright ‘number 9’.
