Rommens To Start? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face Celtic

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Rommens To Start? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face Celtic

Rommens To Start? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face Celtic

Rangers are heading towards another disappointing campaign, as back-to-back defeats to Motherwell and Hearts have shattered their Premiership hopes. But the prospect of spoiling Celtic’s party shoul...

Rommens To Start? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face Celtic

Rangers are heading towards another disappointing campaign, as back-to-back defeats to Motherwell and Hearts have shattered their Premiership hopes. But the prospect of spoiling Celtic’s party shoul...

As Rangers prepare for the season's final Old Firm derby at Celtic Park, the Gers find themselves in a familiar position—chasing redemption rather than silverware. Back-to-back defeats to Motherwell and Hearts have effectively ended their Premiership hopes, but Sunday's clash offers a chance to play spoiler against their bitter rivals.

The fixture carries extra weight after Celtic's resurgence under Martin O'Neill, who has the Hoops hunting a domestic double. While Rangers secured a memorable 3-1 victory at Parkhead earlier this year, Celtic have since turned the tables, winning both Cup encounters (after extra time and penalties) while the league meetings ended in draws.

Jack Butland's recent form is a concern—he conceded twice from just 0.86 xGOT against Hearts. With his contract expiring this month, the goalkeeper needs a strong finish to his Rangers career.

There's good news on the injury front, though. Tuur Rommens returned from a brief layoff as a second-half substitute against Hearts and should reclaim his starting spot. That would allow Dujon Sterling to shift to his preferred right-back role. In central defence, Nasser Djiga and Emmanuel Fernandez are expected to start, even with John Souttar recovering from a knock. Club captain James Tavernier may begin on the bench but will likely feature in what could be his final Old Firm appearance.

Manager Danny Rohl is expected to abandon the 4-3-3 that was neutralized at Tynecastle, instead reverting to an aggressive 4-2-2-2 formation. With nothing to lose, expect Nicolas Raskin and Tochi Chukwuani to anchor the midfield as a double pivot, driving forward to support the attack.

For Rangers fans, this derby is about pride, passion, and the chance to disrupt Celtic's title celebrations—a motivation that needs no extra dressing room speeches.

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