Tavernier Misses Rangers Vs Hibernian as Sterling Starts

James Tavernier was not in the Rangers squad for rangers vs hibernian at Ibrox. The departing skipper therefore missed the club’s final home game of the season and had no on-field farewell in front of the home support.

Rangers Make One Clear Change

Dujon Sterling started at right-back in Tavernier’s place, while Thelo Aasgaard came into midfield. Tochi Chukwuani dropped out of the Rangers team for the match, leaving the lineup with a different shape from the one expected around the captain’s position.

Hibernian Stay Unchanged

Hibernian kept the same side that beat Falkirk. Josh Mulligan also returned to the bench after being out of action since January with an ankle problem, giving Hibs a midfield option again after a long absence.

For Rangers, the absence of Tavernier closed off the most visible part of the afternoon before a ball was kicked. He is the departing skipper, and this match was the club’s final home fixture of the season, so his omission reshaped the focal point of the day at Ibrox.

That left Sterling carrying the right-back role as Rangers moved on without their captain. Hibs, by contrast, arrived with continuity from the Falkirk win and a fit-again Mulligan available on the bench if needed.