Fashion Sakala
It's tempting to go for Alfredo Morelos given his storied history against Celtic and the Colombian's burning desire to make up for that penalty miss the last time these clubs played each other in a Hampden final. However, we're going to go for a different X-factor in the Rangers side. Sakala may lack the consistency or regular goal output but his searing pace and directness always make him a threat. His speed could easily become a factor if Celtic manage to pin Rangers back for any length of time. Any error from the Celtic back-line can be pounced on in a second with him around.
Nicolas Raskin
It looks like Rangers may have injury issues in the centre of the park for this one. Ryan Jack, John Lundstram and Scott Arfield are all doubts for the match, as is attacking midfielder Malik Tillman. That means Raskin is likely to be given just his second start in the final, which will also act as his Old Firm debut. It's a real baptism of fire and how he performs will likely have a significant influence on how this game goes. From Raskin’s highly impressive debut at Livingston, he's got good feet, can progress the play quickly and showed a hunger to snap into tackles and pick up second balls.
Borna Barisic
While his form hasn't reached the levels it did a couple of seasons ago when he was clearly one of the elite players in the country in a Rangers side which won the title, there's no doubt he still possesses a lot of quality in that left foot, which can be used to deliver dangerous balls into the penalty area on a consistent basis. If Barisic can keep his concentration defensively and show some creative magic further forward then Rangers can fancy their chances.
