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Ross Pilcher

Rangers team to play Livingston predicted as Steven Gerrard begins title defence

After glamour friendlies to get minutes in the legs, Rangers begin the defence of their title this weekend.

The Premiership champions host Livingston at Ibrox to get the new season underway in the lunchtime kick-off.

And there's likely to be a familiar look about Steven Gerrard 's team despite making several summer signings.

John Lundstram is the most likely to be handed his competitive debut while Fashion Sakala is still playing catch up on fitness after having to quarantine for ten days so a place on the bench is more likely for him.

Filip Helander, Borna Barisic and Glen Kamara have all been on separate training programmes after returning from the Euros and varying stages but Gerrard insists all are fit.

Cedric Itten's form up front in pre-season has been the best of all his forwards according to Gerrard, and after heading the winner against Real Madrid last weekend, don't be surprised to see the Swiss leading the line against the Lions.

Kemar Roofe and Joe Aribo return to the squad but will most likely be subs. Only Ryan Jack and Alfredo Morelos definitely won't feature.

Predicted Rangers team: McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Helander, Barisic, Kamara, Davis, Lundstram, Kent, Hagi, Itten.

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