Rangers went with their strongest line-up on their final journey to Parkhead and had been blown away by rivals Celtic throughout a midweek mauling.
So travelling throughout the town and fielding an inexperienced facet could possibly be a dangerous transfer by Giovanni van Bronckhorst.
However may it's the Dutchman’s best choice with Rangers nonetheless very a lot of their Europa League semi-final tie towards RB Leipzig?
Even probably the most ardent Gentle Blues fan would most likely admit that retaining the Scottish Premiership is past them.
It’s a query of when and never if Ange Postecoglou will lead his facet to the league title in his first season.
Which means it’s a balancing act for Van Bronckhorst between getting the mandatory relaxation for his key males who can get them to the ultimate and being aggressive towards Celtic.
Right here, Document Sport has seemed a possible line-up for the derby that will permit him to try this as supporters insist it’s all about subsequent Thursday.
Jon McLaughlin
There's an argument for the Scotland squad man to be enjoying forward of Allan McGregor, though the No. 1 pulled off a few superb saves in Germany.
However going with the 34-year-old doesn’t actually weaken the facet as was proven within the latest Scottish Cup semi-final win over Celtic when he was continued his run of beginning within the competitors.
Mateusz Zukowski
The Pole hasn’t been noticed a lot since his January switch window arrival from Lechia Gdansk with only one high crew outing towards Annan within the Scottish Cup.
A fixture away to Celtic at a pumped-up Parkhead could be a world away from Galabank however a possibility to style what will likely be anticipated if he makes the grade within the high crew.
James Sands
American Sands got here on in Germany it’s unlikely he’ll be in Van Bronckhorst’s considering for a key position within the return from the beginning.
The versatile former New York Metropolis man has performed at Worldwide degree so at the very least has first rate expertise and will slot into defence.
Leon King
The teenager has extremely rated at Ibrox and Giovanni van Bronckhorst has talked up the child from Pollok.
Got here on towards St Mirren not too long ago after Filip Helander’s harm and may gain advantage from sampling a high crew derby.
Jack Simpson
Leon Balogun would have been the apparent alternative to supply a little bit of expertise within the backline however the Nigeria worldwide is suspended following his pink card at Motherwell final week.
The previous Bournemouth man has featured simply six occasions this season and appears to be heading out of Ibrox however may play within the left again position if Calvin Bassey and Borna Barisic are wrapped in cotton wool.
Alex Lowry
Loads of Rangers followers really feel he ought to be given extra of an opportunity within the first crew and never solely in a scenario like this.
So it looks like the right alternative to let him pattern the massive stage, if Van Bronckhorst decides to relaxation key males.
Steven Davis
A veteran just like the Northern Eire captain could possibly be essential within the crew to assist somebody like Lowry.
Once more, lots of the Ibrox membership’s supporters would have the 37-year-old of their strongest XI however he has be used sparingly.
Nonetheless, Davis confirmed when he got here on at Hampden within the Scottish Cup semi-final win over Celtic and towards Motherwell how a lot he nonetheless has to supply.
Charlie McCann
The Northern Eire Below-21 worldwide has simply been voted the Academy child of the yr on the membership and there are actual excessive hopes for him. Former Manchester United teenager has loads of confidence and will lean on Davis who was influential in him switching allegiances from Republic to Northern Eire.
Scott Arfield
The previous Canada captain could be one other of the previous heads wanted for such a frightening journey throughout the town and is on a derby excessive after his latest objective towards Celtic within the dramatic Scottish Cup semi closing win at Hampden.
Amad Diallo
The on-loan Manchester United child might be nonetheless having nightmares about his final journey to Celtic Park after being thrown in on the deep finish for under his second sport.
The large cash teenager seemed misplaced that night time however ought to be higher for the expertise if known as upon once more.
Trend Sakala
The Zambian was one of many modifications for final week’s journey to Motherwell and Van Bronckhorst may go together with him once more via the center. Got here off the bench in Germany however wasn't as efficient within the central position as Joe Aribo initially of the second half.
Potential Rangers line up minus probably Leipzig starters
