Dessers To Start? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face Fraserburgh

Despite a dreadful run of results on the road, Rangers have maintained their Ibrox supremacy by clinching a 3-0 victory against Aberdeen. A massive European test awaits them at Old Trafford next midweek, and the gaffer Philippe Clement must opt for a rotation on Sunday afternoon as they have been drawn to host fifth-tier side Fraserburgh F.C. in the fourth round of the prestigious Scottish Cup competition.

The minnows from Aberdeenshire would enjoy their trip to Glasgow having defeated League One outfit Annan Athletic in the previous round. The Gers, meanwhile, are still without several key names due to injury woes, and the minutes of the first-team stars must be managed carefully to avoid further blows before locking horns with Manchester United in the Europa League.

Predicted Rangers Lineup To Face Fraserburgh FC

Defence

Jack Butland is still sidelined with a leg injury. But the summer signing Liam Kelly is enjoying his time between the sticks after spending the initial months as the Englishman’s understudy.

James Tavernier came on as a late substitute against the Dons. The right fullback should start over Ridvan Yilmaz to regain his match fitness, also, fit-again Leon Balogun is expected to take charge of deep defence. Leon King could leave on loan for a regular gametime, and the Belgian boss might stick with Clinton Nsiala in the heart of the backline. Jefte might continue from the left as injuries to Dujon Sterling, John Souttar, Neraysho Kasanwirjo and Robin Propper have decimated Rangers in the defensive third.

Midfield

Connor Barron could reclaim a starting role having slipped down behind Mohamed Diomande and Nicolas Raskin of late. Kieran Dowell does not belong to Clement’s long-term plans and the manager might opt for young academy prodigy Bailey Rice to partner with Barron in the middle of the park.

Alex Lowry and Rabbi Matondo are also expected to leave thus allowing Ross McCausland and Zak Lovelace to have more senior minutes. While Oscar Cortes missed the Aberdeen tie with another injury problem, Danilo had to be withdrawn with fresh fitness concerns amid the absence of Tom Lawrence. Ianis Hagi and Vaclav Cerny should be rested in favour of McCausland and Lovelace down the flanks, and we might see Nedim Bajrami featuring as a ‘number 10’ against the Broch.

Despite losing his spot to Hamza Igamane, veteran Cyriel Dessers draws interest from top European leagues. Yet the Nigerian could be restored to the starting XI replacing Igamane high up the pitch.