Confirmed Rangers vs St Mirren Lineups: Tavernier Back in the Fold
The big news for Rangers fans ahead of their clash with St Mirren is the return of James Tavernier. The captain is back after missing the last couple of games through injury, and he's ready to lead the Light Blues to victory.
This match is a crucial one for Rangers as they look to keep pace with Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership. A win against St Mirren is a must if they want to maintain any chance of winning the title.
So, let's take a look at the confirmed lineups for this exciting clash:
Rangers Lineup
Goalkeeper: Allan McGregor
Defenders: James Tavernier (c), Connor Goldson, Ben Davies, Borna Barisic
Midfielders: John Lundstram, Glen Kamara, Ryan Jack
Attackers: Todd Cantwell, Fashion Sakala, Kemar Roofe
Substitutes: Robby McCrorie, Leon King, Ridvan Yilmaz, Scott Wright, Rabbi Matondo, Nicolas Raskin, Sam Lammers
Manager: Michael Beale
St Mirren Lineup
Goalkeeper: Trevor Carson
Defenders: Ryan Strain, Charles Dunne, Joe Shaughnessy (c), Marcus Fraser
Midfielders: Jonah Ayunga, Alex Gogic, Dylan Edwards, Greg Kiltie
Attackers: Mark O'Hara, Curtis Main
Substitutes: Dean Lyness, Richard Tait, Ilkay Durmus, Ethan Erhahon, David Obeng, Stephen Mallan, Toyosi Olusanya
Manager: Stephen Robinson
Key Players to Watch
James Tavernier: He's back and ready to fire. His leadership and attacking threat are crucial for Rangers. Expect him to be a driving force in this match.
Fashion Sakala: He's been in excellent form recently, scoring some crucial goals. He'll be looking to add to his tally against St Mirren.
Curtis Main: He's a real handful up front for St Mirren. He'll be looking to cause problems for the Rangers defense.
Prediction
It's a tough one to call, but Rangers should be able to get the job done with Tavernier back in the team. They're the stronger side on paper, and they'll be desperate for the win. St Mirren are capable of an upset, but Rangers should have enough to see the game out.
Prediction: Rangers 2-0 St Mirren
Let's hope it's a good game!