Abdallah Sima had likely marked the Rangers vs. Celtic clash on his calendar before an unfortunate injury setback in January.
The 22-year-old Senegalese forward suffered the injury while on AFCON duty, but he returned to action for Rangers in their 3-1 win over Hibs last weekend.
Now, Philippe Clement faces a tough decision on whether to start the returning 15-goal hitman against Celtic in the Old Firm clash.
How will Rangers utilize Abdallah Sima against Celtic?
While every Rangers player will be eager to start against Celtic, Clement’s strategy will also involve significant bench focus.
Clement has shown a knack for squad rotation, giving opportunities to players throughout matches.
Understanding football as a squad game, Clement may give Sima a chance to shine from the start or utilize his pace off the bench in the later stages.
Fabio Silva pushing for a start
Although Sima is a key attacking threat, Fabio Silva has recently claimed the left-wing position with his impressive performances.
On loan from Wolves, the 21-year-old Portuguese attacker has shown creativity and potential.
Whether Clement opts for Sima or Silva to start, both are likely to play a role in the match, which could be crucial for Rangers’ victory against Celtic.
Regardless of Clement’s choice between Sima and Silva, we anticipate both players will contribute to the game in some manner.
The timing of their involvement could be pivotal for Rangers to secure a victory, especially with exciting battles anticipated across the pitch.
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