Rangers look to secure their place in the next round of the Scottish Cup when they face League Two team Annan Athletic at Ibrox on Friday night.
The home team comes into the match with a five-game winning streak across all competitions and aims to extend this as their cup journey begins in the fourth round.
Rangers team news
Head coach Danny Röhl will be without several key players due to injuries. Bailey Rice, Connor Barron, Derek Cornelius, Dujon Sterling, and Nedim Bajrami will miss the match against Annan.
Midfielder Barron, a crucial player, is expected to be out for about eight to twelve weeks due to knee ligament damage sustained in the recent 2-0 win over Aberdeen. Sterling is dealing with a hamstring injury from the same game and will be sidelined for another two to three weeks.
In addition to injuries, Rangers have been active in strengthening their squad during the January transfer window. Tochi Chukwuani was the first new signing, coming from Sturm Graz for around £4.3 million, providing valuable European experience. They also secured left-back Tuur Rommens from Westerlo for over £3 million on January 14.
Furthermore, Rangers have agreed to loan Danish winger Andreas Skov Olsen from Wolfsburg until the season’s end, with an option for a permanent transfer.
Rangers predicted lineup
Possible Rangers starting XI: Kelly; Tavernier, Souttar, Djiga, Aarons; Raskin, Diomande; Matondo, Dowell, Moore; Chermiti
When will the match kick off?
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:45 PM BST on Friday, January 16.
How to watch Rangers vs Annan Athletic?
Fans who cannot attend the match can still catch the action live on Premier Sports 2, which will provide full coverage of the fourth-round tie.
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