July 4, 2024
philippe-clement-rangers-scottish-premiershipGlasgow Rangers must turn their attention away from the SFA Cup as they return to Scottish Premiership action against Ross County this evening.

The Light Blues play host to the 11th-placed side on home soil tonight as they look to move ahead of their rivals Celtic and to the top of the table.

A win by three goals or more would secure their place in first on goal difference, and both teams would have played the same number of matches.

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Ahead of this clash with the Staggies, Philippe Clement confirmed that Ryan Jack is the only player who will not be available for selection from the team that won at the weekend, as they manage his fitness.

Rangers beat Ayr 2-0 at Ibrox last time out as they secured their place in the quarter-finals of the SFA Cup and the Belgian manager could now make some alterations to the starting XI from that clash.

Todd Cantwell must be unleashed from the start by the Scottish giants to form a partnership with Portuguese striker Fabio Silva in the final third.

Why Todd Cantwell should start tonight

The English attacking midfielder should be brought back into the starting XI in place of recent signing Mohammed Diomande, who is still settling into life in Glasgow.

Cantwell is a proven performer for Rangers who has been at the club for over a year and has the experience and quality to make an instant impact on the pitch tonight.

Whereas, Diomande still needs time to adjust, and a bench role for him in the Premiership, barring injury and suspension issues, could be the best way for Clement to manage his situation.

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The 22-year-old whiz started the win over Ayr but failed to contribute with a goal or an assist in the attacking midfield position, which came after a 15-minute cameo off the bench against Aberdeen in the club’s last league outing.

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