View: Clement to axe defender in three changes - Rangers predicted XI v Tottenham

Philippe Clement could be tempted to draft Robin Propper back into his Rangers starting XI for their Europa League clash against Tottenham on Thursday.

The Gers have been in decent form recently, winning four of their last five games with their most recent clash ending in a 3-0 victory over Ross County.

The Belgian will no doubt be keen for his side to continue their winning ways but their game against Spurs on 12 December will be one of their toughest challenges of the season so far.

Philippe Clement to make three changes for Rangers v Tottenham

Jack Butland will obviously be the man between the sticks after he’s become one of the first names on Clement’s teamsheet since arriving at Ibrox last season.

Their backline will be where the first change comes in with James Tavernier and Jefte both keeping their places at full-back.

However, as Leon Balogun has played the Gers’ last two games on the bounce, it feels like the centre-back should be given a rest and Propper brought in to partner John Souttar at the heart of the defence.

The midfield is where the most changes are going to be made with Clement potentially switching his formation to a 4-2-3-1 in order to try and outmuscle Spurs’ midfield.

The central midfield trio will likely consist of Connor Barron, Nico Raskin and Mohammed Diomande. The latter of the three will be coming in to replace Ianis Hagi due to his absence from the Europa League squad.

The wingers will no doubt be staying the same with the in-form Hamza Igamane on the left while Vaclav Cerny will be helping Tavernier hold down the fort on the right against Son Heung-min.

In the number nine role, Cyriel Dessers will no doubt come into the starting XI once again and will replace Danilo as the Brazilian isn’t registered for the Europa League squad either.

Thursday’s game will be a major test for Rangers but with Spurs’ recent run of form, an upset could well be on the cards.

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