Rangers predicted XI for Celtic crunch as Philippe Clement faces dilemma with 3 places up for grabs
dailyrecord.co.ukThere was a worry that Rangers would be going into their Premier Sports Cup final showdown shorn of confidence and worn out after an Ange Postecoglou onslaught.But their Europa League encounter with Tottenham is now looking like just the tonic ahead of a Hampden clash with Celtic.
Philippe Clement's side only increased the pressure on the former Hoops boss and turned in arguably their best display of the season against the English Premier League big guns.
Far from being an energy sapping ordeal, the Spurs spectacle served as a handy audition for the big Hampden stage.Adrenaline may have to get some through their Old Firm battle, but that's always the case when Scotland's big two meet.
The one negative from Thursday night was an apparent groin injury to John Souttar, who looks likely to miss out. Leon Balogun has basically confirmed as much by stating he expects to start at the national stadium, and the experience campaigner should slot in alongside Robin Propper without any issues.Hamza Igamane has been the breakthrough star of Rangers' season.
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