Rangers return to action on Sunday lunchtime when Philippe Clement's men travel to Ayrshire to face Kilmarnock.

Derek McInnes' side have struggled for form but come into the game off the back of an incredible comeback against Dundee last time out.

For Rangers, it's all about keeping up with the early pacesetters but just how will Clement line his team up?

Our writers select their starting XIs for the clash.

Joshua Barrie

Philippe Clement branded Rangers' injury issues better but not yet good enough at Friday's press conference.

He remains without a few important players for tomorrow's trip to Kilmarnock - a game that kickstart a difficult and significant month.

Will the Belgian rotate in defence? At this stage, it seems unlikely. Expect James Tavernier to continue on the right with Neraysho Kasanwirjo and Dujon Sterling behind the captain in the pecking order.

This writer thinks Clement's team will be very much a case of expectation. With Nedim Bajrami off the left and Tom Lawrence playing at the top of midfield. Will Mohamed Diomande partner Connor Barron in the centre? Most likely. Meanwhile, Clement will be hopeful that Vaclav Cerny can continue his showing that earned three points against St Johnstone a fortnight ago.

Cyriel Dessers will be trusted over Hamza Igamane but the good news is Danilo could make the bench. That means Igamane could become a left-sided option going forward, offering Clement a degree of variation.

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Derek Clark

Should Tom Lawrence be fit enough to feature, he's likely to start with Nedim Bajrami continuing in the left-hand side of the forward line with Ross McCausland struggling and no real other alternatives in that rea of the pitch.

There is a decision to be made in midfield with Connor Barron, Nico Raskin, Mohamed Diomande and Dujon Sterling all vying for two roles effectively.

Barron will likely continue but with Diomande not exactly firing on all cylinders then it may open the door for Raskin or Sterling to start. The latter would just edge it as he would give Rangers plenty of bite in the middle of the park, the ability to cover for James Tavernier who will likely be targeted as well as being able to get forward and help in the attacking areas.

As touched on, Tavernier will start but that doesn't mean he should. Neraysho Kasanwirjo deserves to get the nod, especially given his recent impressive international form but the manager hasn't dropped the captain yet and it would be a big shock if he did it for this game.

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