After a frustrating 2-2 draw against Dundee last Sunday, Rangers will look to get back to winning ways in order to maintain pressure on league leaders Celtic.

The Gers will have to go into the without a handful of their players, as Cameron Devlin, Daisuke Yokota, Jose Cifuentes, Lawrence Shankland, Ross McCrorie, Tuur Rommens and Youssef Chermiti are ruled out for the tie.

However, Derek McInnes has certainly done a remarkable job of grinding out results in important matches, despite a growing list of absentees.

Ivor Pandur: The Croatian shot stopper is most likely to feature in McInnes starting lineup against St. Johnstone at Ibrox.

Dujon Sterling: A fit Dujon Sterling has been the undisputed choice for McInnes at right-back this season and it is expected to remain that way against the Saints.

Olwethu Makhanya: The South African international played his part quite brilliantly against Dundee last weekend despite the Gers conceding twice on that occasion.

Emmanuel Fernandez: It was a rare display of poor form from the centre-back against the Dees, but Fernandez will need to put that lackluster performance behind him if the Gers are to get back to winning ways and keep a clean sheet.

James Penrice: Penrice has been a live wire for the Gers ever since his acquisition this summer and has already made the left-back position his own.

Dan Neil: The English midfielder was having quite a run at his new club this season, until a lapse in concentration from Neil cost the Gers dearly and helped Dundee score the equaliser last Sunday. Today's game against St. Johnstone could be the perfect opportunity for Dan Neil to regain his confidence in front of the home fans.

Nicolas Raskin: Despite the continuous reports of a probable departure, Raskin has always brought his A-game to the pitch and his stunning goal against Dundee last weekend was enough to showcase why the central midfielder is being is highly valued at the club.

Djedi Gassama: Gassama is another Gers player who was highly sought after by a number of European clubs this summer, but the club management's decision to block that interest has paid off handsomely for McInnes at the start of this campaign.

Kim Min-su: The South Korean midfielder played a pivotal role while playing as a number 10 against the Dees last time around and McInnes could play him in a similar position against St. Johnstone given that brilliant performance.

Badredine Bouanani: Despite being on the sidelines during most parts of the season so far, the Moroccan international played exceptionally well last time around and even got on the scoresheet, quite likely earning himself a spot in McInnes starting lineup for the second game running.

Ryan Naderi: The young striker has been a consistent performer for the Teddy Bears this season amid the absence of Lawrence Shankland and is expected to start against St. Johnstone at Ibrox.

St. Johnstone's probable Lineup:-

Steward; Smith, Finlayson, Diabate, Alic; McAlear, Holt; Stanton, Cotterill, Steven; Fowler