The Rangers boss was left with little option up front with both Alfredo Morelos and Kemar Roofe suspended and Jermain Defoe close to match fitness – but has elected to stick with Cedric Itten who started in last week’s draw at Hamilton.
The Swiss striker is a popular figure among the Rangers support despite being predominantly utilised as a substitute since his move from St Gallen last August.
Keeping one eye on Europe and Thursday’s clash in Belgium with Royal Antwerp the manager has also made a call on his midfield an defence, though his usual core of players are present through the side who will face new Kilmarnock manager Tommy Wright in his second game in charge – and ex-Rangers striker Kyle Lafferty who joined the Ayrshire side this week.
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. GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 09: A general view of Ibrox Stadium before the Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and St Mirren at Ibrox Stadium, on August 09, 2020, in Glasgow, Scotland.
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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 09: A general view of Ibrox Stadium before the Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and St Mirren at Ibrox Stadium, on August 09, 2020, in Glasgow, Scotland.
(Craig Foy / SNS Group) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
. Allan McGregor
Goalkeeper Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
. James Tavernier
Defender, captain Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
1. Allan McGregor
Goalkeeper Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
2. James Tavernier
Defender, captain Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
3. Connor Goldson
Central defender is one of Steven Gerrard's mainstays Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
4. Leon Balogun
Nigerian international defender was signed for free in the summer Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group