Rangers will welcome Hibernian to Ibrox this Saturday evening for the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final, as both clubs vie for a place in the last four.
There’s extra motivation for the hosts, who are hoping to arrest their poor run of results this term.
Rangers vs Hibernian – Predicted lineup and team news
Rangers Team News
Russell Martin could give first starting opportunities to recent arrivals Derek Cornelius and Youssef Chermiti, following their substitute appearances against Hearts last week. The manager remains under pressure to spark a turnaround.
Injury concerns persist for Rangers, with Joe Rothwell, Kieran Dowell, and Bailey Rice facing late fitness tests, and Dujon Sterling set to miss out. Cornelius – brought in on loan from Marseille with a purchase clause – adds defensive options. Chermiti, signed for £8 million from Everton, became Rangers’ most expensive incoming transfer this century.
Martin’s team have suffered their worst league opening since 1978, failing to secure a win in their first five Premiership outings. The recent 2-0 loss to Hearts at home leaves Rangers in tenth, with frustrations mounting among supporters. The Gers are already nine points behind leaders Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.
On the European stage, the mood dampened further after a crushing 9-1 aggregate loss to Club Brugge ended their Champions League hopes.
Rangers Predicted Lineup
Rangers Predicted XI: Butland; Tavernier, Souttar, Cornelius, Meghoma; Barron, Diomande; Gassama, Aasgaard, Moore; Chermiti
When is Rangers vs Hibernian?
Saturday 20th September, Saturday at 5:45pm BST.
How to Watch Rangers vs Hibernian?
UK viewers can catch the match live on Premier Sports 1.
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