The alternative Rangers line up for Celtic showdown as fans call on top stars to be rested for Leipzig

Rangers went with their strongest line-up on their last trip to Parkhead and were blown away by rivals Celtic during a midweek mauling.

So travelling across the city and fielding an inexperienced side could be a risky move by Giovanni van Bronckhorst.

But could it be the Dutchman’s best option with Rangers still very much in their Europa League semi-final tie against RB Leipzig?

Even the most ardent Light Blues fan would probably admit that retaining the Scottish Premiership is beyond them.

It’s a question of when and not if Ange Postecoglou will lead his side to the league title in his first season.

That means it’s a balancing act for Van Bronckhorst between getting the necessary rest for his key men who can get them to the final and being competitive against Celtic.

Here, Record Sport has looked a potential line-up for the derby that would allow him to do that as supporters insist it’s all about next Thursday.

Jon McLaughlin

There is an argument for the Scotland squad man to be playing ahead of Allan McGregor, although the No. 1 pulled off a couple of fine saves in Germany.

But going with the 34-year-old doesn’t really weaken the side as was shown in the recent Scottish Cup semi-final win over Celtic when he was continued his run of starting in the competition.

Mateusz Zukowski

The Pole hasn’t been spotted much since his January transfer window arrival from Lechia Gdansk with just one top team outing against Annan in the Scottish Cup.

A fixture away to Celtic at a pumped-up Parkhead would be a world away from Galabank but an opportunity to taste what will be expected if he makes the grade in the top team.

James Sands

American Sands came on in Germany it’s unlikely he’ll be in Van Bronckhorst’s thinking for a