Rangers return to action on Sunday afternoon as they aim to reach the League Cup final at the expense of Motherwell.
Philippe Clement needs a win with the pressure intensifying on the Belgian following Wednesday night's defeat to Aberdeen.
Will he make changes to the starting XI?
Our writers select their preferred line-ups for the Hampden clash.
Chris Jack
Performances and results must change. But will Philippe Clement change? All of those issues are up for debate right now.
Given what supporters have been subjected to in recent weeks and months, they are unlikely to have much hope heading to Hampden. Picking a Clement side is like entering a lucky dip.
The structure will remain the same but the personnel could alter on the back of the defeat to Aberdeen. A start for Dujon Sterling at right-back would be a popular move.
It is unlikely that Cyriel Dessers will be dropped. If Danilo is able to get through an hour then he should be given the chance to lead the line.
If Clement was being radical then the likes of Bailey Rice, Ianis Hagi and Zak Lovelace would come into contention.
The chances of the Belgian being that bold are slim, though. This will be the same as supporters have seen of late.
Derek Clark
Philippe Clement can't afford to lose this game but Motherwell have a great chance if he perseveres with the status quo.
He simply has to change formation as his tried and failed 4-2-3-1 isn't working. It's time for radical calls but it's doubtful the Belgian will do just that.
Cyriel Dessers is bang out of form and cannot lead the line on his own. He needs removed with Zak Lovelace, Hamza Igamane and Danilo surely better options. It would be a temptation to start Lovelace playing off the Brazilian with Igamane an option from the bench as the match wears on. Vaclav Cerny will likely return on the right if he's passed fit.
In midfield, it's high time Nedim Bajrami was played in his proper position at No.10. Ianis Hagi should also be knocking on the door for a start but his creativity may be something to call upon in the second half if Motherwell are proving difficult to break down.
In the backline, it would be a major surprise if James Tavernier is dropped but Dujon Sterling represents a better defensive option than the Rangers captain while Neraysho Kasanwirjo should be moved centrally to allow Jefte to return after being rested against Aberdeen.
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