Rangers predicted XI today: Gerrard makes three changes, 23-year-old replaces unsettled ace

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Glasgow Rangers will be hoping to get back to winning ways in the Scottish Premiership today as Steven Gerrard’s charges take to the Ibrox pitch.

Last time out, the Light Blues were held to a lacklustre 0-0 draw at Livingston, while today, Kilmarnock will come to Ibrox hoping to take more points off the title challengers.

Gerrard faces a selection headache in goal – while Jon McLaughlin has been impressive in between the sticks, Allan McGregor is now available for selection.

Given the latter is Gerrard’s number one, we predict he’ll get the nod over McLaughlin in goal.

Next, the defence – Leon Balogun remains sidelined, but Filip Helander is now back up to speed and is likely to stay in.

None of Borna Barisic, Connor Goldson and James Tarvernier are likely to be dropped, barring any late fitness issues.

With Joe Aribo also still out, Gerrard could drop Scott Arfield and go for a two-man midfield of Glen Kamara and Ryan Jack, who have started every Premiership game so far.

In front of the midfield two, Kemar Roofe could be given the attacking midfield spot now he’s a lot sharper, with Ryan Kent on the left and Ianis Hagi on the right.

Now, regarding Alfredo Morelos, Gerrard told reporters on Friday he was “disappointed the player has had his head turned and doesn’t look himself”.

Therefore, the boss could bench him and put 23-year-old Ibrox newcomer Cedric Itten on in his place up front.

That makes three changes – McGregor for McLaughlin, Roofe for Arfield, and Itten for Morelos.

Rangers predicted XI v Kilmarnock (4-2-3-1): McGregor; Tavernier, Goldson, Helander, Barisic; Jack, Kamara; Hagi, Roofe, Kent; Itten