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Mark Pirie

Rangers squad revealed for Celtic as Fashion Sakala fuels rotation dilemma with Leipzig looming

Boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst faces a huge decision over his first XI ahead of Rangers clash with Celtic.

The visit to Parkhead could see the Premiership title taken out of reach, with the crucial second leg against RB Leipzig around the corner.

It means the Dutchman could ring the changes on derby day as he puts the focus on the Europa League campaign.

Kemar Roofe looks set to miss out with a knee injury, while fellow frontman Alfredo Morelos remains sidelined.

That gives the Ibrox boss a major decision to make over who will start up front at Celtic.

Having picked up a red card against Motherwell, Leon Balogun will also be absent from the backline on derby day.

Juventus loanee Aaron Ramsey remains on the sidelines with a hamstring injury. Long-term absentees Filip Helander and Ianis Hagi are also out for the season.

Predicted Rangers XI

If the title isn't in the Celtic Park trophy cabinet, don't expect Gio van Bronckhorst and Rangers to give up the chase.

The Dutchman will likely field his strongest available XI as he looks to build momentum towards the RB Leipzig clash.

During the Europa League first leg in Germany, Joe Aribo held the ball up well during his 20 minutes spell as a makeshift striker. The Nigeria international could operate in that position again.

Fashion Sakala struggled as the lone frontman at the RB Arena and that could see him deployed on the flanks.

Provisional Rangers squad

Allan McGregor

Jon McLaughlin

Robby McCrorie

James Tavernier

Mateusz Zukowski

Connor Goldson

Calvin Bassey

Leon King

Jack Simpson

Borna Barisic

Glen Kamara

John Lundstram

Ryan Jack

Charlie McCann

Scott Arfield

Joe Aribo

Alex Lowry

Scott Wright

Ryan Kent

James Sands

Fashion Sakala

Amad Diallo

Cedric Itten

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