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Rangers are searching for a fourth successive Scottish Premiership victory when they host Dundee at Ibrox this Saturday.
The Gers suffered heartbreak last weekend as they controversially lost to Old Firm rivals Celtic in the Scottish League Cup final. Ridvan Yilmaz's missed penalty in the shootout proved the difference between the sides, although the officials and VAR has since stolen the headlines.
Philippe Clement's side currently find themselves 11 points behind league leaders Celtic but have shown signs of improvement under the Belgian coach in recent weeks. They will be searching for a second win over Dundee at Ibrox.
Here is how Rangers could line up.
Dujon Sterling may fill in at centre-back / Ian MacNicol/GettyImages
GK: Jack Butland - The Englishman has kept nine clean sheets in 15 Scottish Premiership matches this season and even showed his penalty-taking ability during the shootout with Celtic last weekend.
RB: James Tavernier - One of the world's most offensive-minded full-backs will be tasked with providing some attacking thrust down the right flank.
CB: Dujon Sterling - With John Souttar and Leon Balogun both significant injury doubts for the weekend, orthodox full-back Sterling could fill in. The bulky defender replaced the injured Balogun in the cup final.
CB: Robin Propper - The Dutch defender has been a semi-regular for the Gers this term and will be keen to extend his side's run of three straight league clean sheets.
LB: Jefte - The young Brazilian has been impressive in recent weeks but only lasted an hour against Celtic after earning a first-half yellow card. Like Tavernier, he will provide some attacking threat down the flank.
DM: Mohamed Diomande - Diomande has sparkled when starting in recent matches and produced a neat goal in the final last weekend. Is forming a promising partnership with Nicolas Raskin in the engine room.
DM: Nicolas Raskin - Speaking of the Belgian, he's showcased his best over the past month, producing consistently eye-catching performances in the centre of the park.
RW: Vaclav Cerny - The 27-year-old has been a revelation on loan from Wolfsburg and has six goals for the season in the Scottish Premiership.
AM: Nedim Bajrami - The summer recruit served up his fourth Rangers goal at the weekend, providing a simple finish after his hard work forged the initial opportunity that was spurned by Hamza Igamane. The Albanian is always lively.
LW: Ianis Hagi - The Romanian has been a breath of fresh air since the November international break and has been a key provider for the Gers. He still awaits his first goal of the season.
ST: Hamza Igamane - The man of the moment for the Light Blues, Igamane has five goals in his last six outings. Will fancy his chances of bumping up his season tally here.
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