6 big Rangers selection decisions for Gio van Bronckhorst as Celtic horror show sparks first choice rethink

Rangers clash with Hearts takes on added significance in the wake of the horror show against Celtic.

The champions were battered by their biggest rivals and dropped out of top spot in the Premiership, and have to bounce back against the Jambos.

Gio van Bronckhorst had no fear of ringing the changes at half-time at Parkhead, and could go one step further against Robbie Neilson's side.

The Dutchman could make a big statement to his dressing room after the lacklustre display to kick-start momentum again.

With 14 games to go in the Scottish Premiership, Rangers need a jump start and the fringe men could be the answer for the Ibrox boss.

Record Sport takes a look at 6 players who could return to the XI against Hearts.

Ryan Jack

After a lengthy spell on the sidelines, the 29-year-old midfielder has stepped up his return to first-team football.

Jack wasn't handed a start at Celtic Park, but after coming on at the break he was one of the few players from the Rangers team to walk away from Glasgow's east end with pass marks.

It now comes down to the manager to make the call if he will be handed a start against Robbie Neilson's men.

Glen Kamara was the anchor of the midfield that brought the title to Ibrox, but was sacrificed for Jack against Celtic. Will the Dutchman make the same decision on Sunday?

Leon Balogun

After leaking six goals in two games against Celtic and Ross County, Van Bronckhorst will be looking at how to reshape the backline.

Leon Balogun is another who has been slowly making his return from injury, and could be thrown in against Hearts at the centre of defence.

Borna Barisic endured a torrid time on derby day and that could see Calvin Bassey shifted out to the left-back slot.

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