Rangers fans will be desperate to catch a glimpse of new signing Nicolas Raskin after the Belgian midfielder arrived at Ibrox in a deadline day signing.
But the likelihood is the light blue legions will have to wait to see the former Standard Liege man in action. On announcing the capture of the 21-year-old, the club said the signing was subject to obtaining a work permit and that he would start training with his new team-mates in the "coming days". On top of that, Raskin didn't feature for his former club latterly after being frozen out by ex Celtic boss Ronny Deila. Plus, a trip to Tynecastle on a midweek night might not be the environment to throw in a new signing for a quick fire debut.
Twelve months ago, another of Deila's former charges, James Sands, made his bow in a tough away game at Pittodrie. The American struggled to cope in a match that ended 1-1 and was another dent in Rangers' title hopes.
Todd Cantwell did make an immediate debut at the weekend when the former Norwich City man started the 2-0 win over St Johnstone at Ibrox. But that was a home match against a struggling side.
A trip to Hearts is a totally different challenge and he could make way with Michael Beale likely to go with Fashion Sakala. Record Sport takes a look at the potential line-up
Predicted Rangers XI
Provisional Rangers squad
Goalkeepers
Robby McCrorie
Allan McGregor
Jon McLaughlin
Defenders
James Tavernier
Borna Barisic
Adam Devine
Ben Davies
Connor Goldson
James Sands
Leon King
Midfielders
- Ryan Jack
Glen Kamara
John Lundstram
Malik Tillman
Scott Arfield
Ryan Kent
Scott Wright
Fashion Sakala
Todd Cantwell
Nicolas Raskin
Forwards
Alfredo Morelos
Antonio Colak
Kemar Roofe
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