Despite the injury doubts in the week leading up to the Viaplay Cup Final, Michael Beale reverted to what he knew for his team selection.
The Rangers boss picked the same starting XI that played out a 2-2 draw with Celtic at Ibrox back in January, a game they should and would have won but for a late Kyogo equaliser. The Japanese star also had the final say at Hampden on Sunday, but he’d put the game beyond Beale’s men before they could land a blow this time. His double saw the Hoops retain the trophy they won last year and sent Beale back to the drawing board.
Malik Tillman’s involvement was far from certain after missing the win over Livingston the week before. John Lundstram’s even more so, having not featured since limping off after 11 minutes against Ross County three weeks ago. Both started, with the latter being pitched in from the start alongside Glen Kamara in midfield.
