RANGERS resume domestic action after the international break with a trip to face Hearts in the Scottish Premiership.
CURRENT FORM
The Edinburgh club currently sit third in the Scottish Premiership after a positive start to the campaign, signing off for the recent international break with a 3-0 victory over Motherwell at Fir Park.
Robbie Neilson’s side also sit second in their UEFA Europa Conference League group after a 2-0 victory in Latvia over Riga, with Hearts set to play Fiorentina in midweek following the visit of Rangers.
MANAGER
The Jambos are managed by former player Robbie Neilson, who returned to Tynecastle for a second stint in the summer of 2020 after spells in charge of MK Dons and Dundee United.
Neilson is currently the second longest serving manager in the Scottish Premiership after Callum Davidson and the 42-year-old immediately led Hearts to a third place finish last season following their promotion from the second tier.
STYLE OF PLAY
Hearts have been flexible in their use of formations this season, using a four-man defensive system to good effect after experiencing considerable success with a back three last term.
The summer addition of Lawrence Shankland to the attack has strengthened the team going forward, with the Scotland international netting six goals in 12 appearances so far this season.
KEY PLAYER
Former Gers winger Barrie McKay has been a fan’s favourite at Tynecastle over the last year and he recently earned a late call-up to the Scotland squad for his impressive performances.
The 27-year-old came through the Rangers Academy as a teenager, playing a starring role in the club’s promotion from the Scottish Championship in 2015/16 before earning a move to Nottingham Forest in 2017.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Hearts were the opponents when Rangers lifted their 34th Scottish Cup back in May at Hampden, with Ryan Jack and Scott Wright notching extra time goals in the 2-0 victory.
The Light Blues were also victorious on the final day of last season at Tynecastle with a youthful starting lineup, which made it three straight league victories over the men from Edinburgh.
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