Glasgow Rangers won consecutively Premiership wins under Philippe Clement for the first time since early December with a midweek win over Aberdeen at Ibrox.
Truth be told, with a bit more composure in the final third, the final score could have been 6-0 or 7-0 given how much the Light Blues dominated the game.
League duty has been put on the back burner this weekend as the Gers welcome Fraserburgh to Glasgow in a Scottish Cup tie.
Everything points to a comfortable win for the home side, but will Clement make a few changes for the game?
Rangers v Fraserburgh team news
The Light Blues made the first reinforcement in the January transfer window, announcing defender Rafael Fernandes on loan with an option to buy from French side Lille.
He will not be in the squad for this afternoon’s game, despite several injury problems in the squad, due to his failure to arrive at the club in time.
Speaking with press on fridayClement said: “Danilo and Oscar Cortes will be out of the squad on Sunday.
“Jack Butland hopes to be in the squad for Sunday.”
Danilo had to be substituted against Aberdeen after suffering a shoulder problem, but it looks like he will only be out for a spell. a couple of weeks in what is a much needed boost for the Ibrox side.
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Rangers Scottish Cup record – last five seasons |
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Season |
Stage reached |
Result |
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2023/24 |
Final |
Lost to Celtic (1-0) |
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2022/23 |
Semi-final |
Lost to Celtic (1-0) |
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2021/22 |
Final |
Defeated Hearts (2-0) |
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2020/21 |
Quarter-final |
Lost to St Johnstone on penalties |
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2019/20 |
Quarter-final |
Lost to Hearts (1-0) |
Against the Dons, he operated just behind Hamza Igamane, and the pair linked up quite well. Who will come in and replace the Brazilian in the Scottish Cup clash?
Ianis Hagi played on the left flank but should be moved into a central role against the Highland League side.
Ianis Hagi could replace Danilo for Rangers
Hagi has been wonderful since returning to the team in October. Since then, £21k a week In 15 games for Svijetloplave, the dynamo scored twice and provided four assists.
Hailed as “an absolute dream to work with” of former manager Steven Gerrard, the Romanian exuded the utmost professionalism and is now reaping the benefits.
In 13 matches in the Premiership, Hagi is created five big chancesaverages 1.7 key passes and succeeds on 53% of his dribble attempts, offering Clement a reliable attacking option in the final third.
He has been used on numerous occasions this season, as well as during his spell with the club, but as a number ten, Hagi can provide a greater threat in the final third.
The midfielder will be able to link up well with Igamane, who is likely to keep his place in the starting 11, using his creative abilities to create plenty of opportunities for the young African striker.
There is no doubt that he will cause the Fraserburgh defense plenty of problems, due to his creative qualities. Anything short of a comfortable win will put even more pressure on Clement, as the Scottish Cup is realistically the Gers’ last chance to win silverware this season.
