Giovanni van Bronckhorst has decided to give in-form Antonio Colak his big chance as he gets the nod over Alfredo Morelos to start against Liverpool at Ibrox.
The summer recruit has been nothing short of sensational since his arrival at Rangers with his goals tally standing at 13 goals in 16 appearances in all competitions. That run of form in front of goal includes doubles in his last three Premiership outings. The Croatian has had to settle for a substitute role in the previous two matches against Napoli and tonight's opponents at Anfield last week but he's done enough to earn his place in the starting team on merit.
The Light Blues have also handed starts to Fashion Sakala, Scott Arfield and Ryan Jack. Following the 2-0 defeat south of the border last week, Rangers returned to domestic matters and hammered St Mirren 4-0 while Jurgen Klopp's men tasted defeat against Arsenal in a five-goal thriller.
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Napoli currently lead the way in Champions League Group A with a perfect nine points from nine. The Reds occupy second spot on six points with Rangers trailing Ajax - in third - by three points at the bottom of the section.
Allan McGregor, who had a stunning game last week, retains his spot after recapturing his No1 spot.
Skipper James Tavernier is joined by Connor Goldson, Ben Davies and Borna Barisic at the back.
John Lundstram, Jack and Arfield make up the midfield three with Ryan Kent reinstalled to the starting team alongside Sakala in the wide positions with Colak through the centre.
RANGERS XI: McGregor, Tavernier, Lundstram, Goldson, Jack, Colak, Kent, Davies, Sakala, Barisic, Arfield.
Subs: Robby McCrorie, McLaughlin, Yilmaz, Davis, Matondo, Sands, Morelos, Wright, King, Devine, Tillman.
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