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Rangers have struggled to find the right balance in attack recently, and a slight adjustment to Steven Gerrard’s system could make all the difference.

The Chalkboard

Gerrard’s model at Rangers is unsurprisingly very similar to Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool system, operating in a 4-3-3 with pacey wingers and a workhorse midfield.

Both teams are currently suffering from a lack of creativity in midfield though, and for Rangers this could be fixed by switching to a 4-2-3-1.

This would allow the wingers to do the same job as always, but with a more naturally gifted attacker playing closer to the often-isolated Alfredo Morelos.

Until the absolute mauling of Motherwell before the international break, the Gers were dominating games but failing to find that clinical edge, and this ever so slight change could make all the difference.

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The perfect role for Grezda?

Summer signing Eros Grezda finally showed what he is capable of in the win over Motherwell, scoring twice in the space of seven minutes. The 23 year-old is clearly immensely talented, but tends to drift in and out of games.

Moving him to the number ten position could solve this, allowing him to get on the ball and use his speed and skill as often as possible.

The young Albanian is excellent at carrying the ball forward from deep, and that little bit of audacious creativity could just be the difference in unlocking teams that are sitting deep.

Other candidates for this role would likely be Scott Arfield or Ovie Ejaria, but Grezda has far more attacking impetus than the midfield duo.

A new midfield duo?

The change to a 4-2-3-1 could also be good news for Ryan Jack and Lassana Coulibaly, who have previously failed to play together.

Coulibaly was excellent at the beginning of the season, but his form has dipped in recent weeks and fans could no longer bare the sight of both players starting together in a three-man midfield.

Having a more attack-minded number ten means the pair could simply do what they do best, breaking up play and letting the more creative players craft the attacks.

So, Rangers fans, would you like see this slight midfield change? Could Grezda thrive in a central role? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below…