Alious Rangers Name Starting XI for Hibernian Clash as Ferguson Eyes Confidence Boost Ahead of European Test
Rangers have officially revealed their starting lineup and substitutes for this afternoon’s home fixture against Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership.
Although the Light Blues find themselves significantly behind in the title race, the focus now appears to be shifting toward their looming Europa League tie with Athletic Bilbao next week. Nevertheless, interim boss Barry Ferguson will be determined to secure a positive result today to maintain momentum and lift morale.
Hibernian, meanwhile, arrive at Ibrox riding a wave of strong form that’s propelled them into third place in the league standings. Their impressive run—including a notable win over Celtic at Easter Road and a commanding 3-0 victory over St Johnstone—suggests they won’t merely be looking to contain Rangers. Manager David Gray has made it clear that his team is heading to Glasgow aiming to claim all three points.
The previous encounter between the two sides ended in an action-packed 3-3 draw at Easter Road, while the last meeting at Ibrox saw Rangers edge out Hibs with a narrow 1-0 win.
Ferguson Names Strong Side for Home Test
Today, Barry Ferguson has gone with a solid lineup in a bid to tame a confident Hibernian outfit. Jack Butland continues between the posts, while the defensive unit is composed of James Tavernier, Dujon Sterling, John Souttar, and Jefte.
In midfield, Connor Barron, Mohammed Diomande, and Nicolas Raskin form a trio tasked with controlling the game and linking play. Up front, Vaclav Cerny will operate in support of forwards Hamza Igamane and Cyriel Dessers, who lead the attack.
Ferguson has also named a bench with plenty of attacking and tactical depth, giving him several options to shake things up if necessary. Among the substitutes are Danilo and Ianis Hagi, both capable of making a significant impact should they be called upon.
Rangers Starting XI vs Hibernian:
**Starting Lineup:**
Butland; Tavernier, Sterling, Souttar, Jefte; Barron, Diomande, Raskin; Cerny; Igamane, Dessers
**Substitutes:**
Kelly, Propper, Cortes, Bajrami, Balogun, Hagi, McCausland, Curtis, Danilo
With European ambitions looming, Ferguson will be eager to see his side deliver a commanding performance today to set the tone for the crucial fixtures ahead.
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