Rangers team v Hibs revealed as Giovanni van Bronckhorst names starting line-up
Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst has stuck by the core of players who have led him to two win in his opening two games as manager at Ibrox.
In a repeat of the Premier Sports Cup semi-final, Hibs have gone for an identical team – but Rangers’ Dutch boss, who watched that game from the Hampden stands before his official appointment has made his mark on his side.
It is a match where Rangers can take advantage of the fixture schedule and move further ahead of second-placed Celtic and third-placed Hearts who themselves meet on Thursday, giving the league leaders a chance to pull further away – even for 24 hours – from their closest rivals.
The manager made one change for the win against Livingston on Sunday, live on Sky Sports, and has made a similar number for the midweek match in Edinburgh which is also being televised by the broadcaster.
1. Allan McGregor
Goalkeeper has rolled back the years with a couple of stunning saves against Sparta Prague and Livingston in recent weeks.
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2. James Tavernier
Captain chipped in with to assists against Livingston
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3. Borna Barisic
Croatian left-back has made his position his own, and back-up Bassey is excelling in the middle.
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4. Connor Goldson
Outspoken the last time the sides met, Goldson has stepped up under van Bronckhorst and though caught out for the Livingston goal, has been otherwise solid and passing an outlet.
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