Midfielder Nicolas Raskin can step into John Lundstram's role as Rangers "enforcer" against Celtic believes pundit Tam McManus.
Michael Beale has seen his midfield options rapidly dwindle ahead of the massive Viaplay Cup final showpiece with Lundstram, Malik Tillman, Scott Arfield and Ryan Jack all doubts for the showdown with Ange Postecoglou's holders. That has meant the Ibrox boss has been forced to throw Raskin in at the deep end with starts in the Scottish Cup showdown with Partick Thistle and Premiership clash with Livingston, with Celtic just around the corner.
The Belgian under-21 ace went two months without making an appearance for former club Standard Liege following a contract dispute, but former Hibs striker McManus reckons the midfielder is ready to step into the void left by Lundstram on derby day and partner Glen Kamara in the centre of the park. He insists that missing Bayern Munich loanee Tillman would be the biggest blow for the Light Blues going into the showdown at Hampden.
