Rangers legend Ally McCoist was stunned to see Uddingston's Alex Lowry not substituted on throughout his former aspect's 1-1 draw with Celtic.
Jota opened the scoring for Ange Postecoglou's workforce, who have been trying to lengthen their lead within the Premiership's first place to 9 factors.
Style Sakala's effort after half-time ensured it remained at six, however with three video games to go this league season, it is nonetheless Celtic in title race management.
Named as an alternative, attacking midfielder Lowry did not get the prospect to impress and make his fifth senior look for Rangers.
It stunned club-record goalscorer McCoist, who thought he could be one boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst turned to for inspiration.
The East Kilbride native stated on Sky Sports activities commentary: "I actually would have (received Lowry on).
"He is a younger lad, give him a possibility, give him half-hour. I might have thought of somebody like that."
Lowry will hope to be concerned this Thursday when Rangers host a large Europa League semi-final second in opposition to Bundesliga aspect RB Leipzig.
He was concerned within the away leg squad, which van Bronckhorst's aspect misplaced 1-0.
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