RANGERS will be hoping to avoid a League Cup upset when they play host to Livingston in their quarter-final clash at Ibrox.
Our writers analyse the options available and select their XIs for the encounter.
Jonny McFarlane
Given Steven Gerrard's poor cup record there will be no sense of complacency going into what is a huge quarter-final tie.
The manager knows any Rangers boss is judged by his trophy haul and he will be desperate to ensure at least one cup is finally secured this season.
I'd expect a strong team to face a Livingston side that will be full of confidence after beating Celtic in West Lothian.
But this is at Ibrox, on grass rather than plastic, and Rangers have every reason to feel they will comfortably win the game if their attitude is right.
Rangers will go for a strong team although it may be an ideal time for Steven Davis to get some respite after a punishing schedule so far.
Ianis Hagi's return is a huge boost to the squad and don't be surprised to see him start in an advanced midfield role as Gerrard looks to beat the lions' low block.
Team: McGregor, Barisic, Patterson, Balogun, Goldson, Hagi, Kamara, Aribo, Sakala, Wright, Roofe.
Derek Clark
You’d imagine Steven Gerrard will make a number of changes heading into the League Cup tie with Livingston.
Jon McLaughlin should return between the sticks and the back four is likely to comprise of Nathan Patterson in place of skipper James Tavernier with Calvin Bassey returning for Borna Barisic on the opposite flank. At centre half Connor Goldson will wear the armband alongside either Jack Simpson or Leon Balogun. It wouldn't surprise me to see Simpson given another chance to feature.
In midfield, Steven Davis should be rested so the trio may consist of Glen Kamara, John Lundstram and hopefully Stephen Kelly for what would be his first start of the season.
In the forward areas, Ianis Hagi will be a welcome return to the starting XI and is likely to play alongside Fashion Sakala and one of Kemar Roofe, Alfredo Morelos or Scott Wright. My money is on Roofe to get the nod.
Team: McLaughlin, Patterson, Goldson, Simpson, Bassey, Kamara, Lundstram, Kelly, Sakala, Roofe and Hagi.
Joshua Barrie
Steven Gerrard will surely use his squad tonight, given the number of players who appeared in both ties last week.
Jon McLaughlin should return in goal and Nathan Patterson is back in training, if fully fit he should start at Ibrox. Leon Balogun will likely partner Connor Goldson in the heart of defence after his absence on Sunday, and Calvin Bassey could be in line for his first start since the trip to Ross County.
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John Lundstram and Glen Kamara will play at the base of midfield behind Ianis Hagi, to give both Joe Aribo and Steven Davis a well-earned rest.
In the forward line, Fashion Sakala made a promising appearance on Sunday and offered energy with and without the ball so should resume his place. Scott Wright and Kemar Roofe can make up the three. The forward line looked far better on Sunday than has been the case in recent weeks, a continuation of the selection makes sense therefore.
Team: McLaughlin, Patterson, Goldson, Balogun, Bassey, Lundstram, Kamara, Hagi, Roofe, Wright, Sakala
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