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In his post-match press conference following Rangers’ 3-0 win over Livingston, reported by The Scottish Sun, Gers boss Steven Gerrard made it clear that it was not a change in formation that brought his side victory, following their defeat to Kilmarnock in the previous match.

What was said?

Rangers lined up in a 4-3-3 formation to take on Livingston on Sunday. This marked a change, with the side having switched to a 4-4-2 system against Kilmarnock in the previous match to accommodate both Alfredo Morelos and new boy Jermain Defoe in the starting XI.

The Gers fell to a bitter 2-1 defeat to their fellow title contenders however, but were comfortable winners against Livingston. Gerrard was keen to stress that this turnaround in fortunes was not due to his formation change.

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“I don’t think the change of formation was responsible.

“If you’re comparing it with Kilmarnock, we beat ourselves on Wednesday night.

“It was nothing to do with tactics or formation, it was to do with a defender gifting Kilmarnock a lead, then us giving a square pass and getting done on a counter attack.

“It was nothing to do with personnel, 4-4-2 or 4-3-3.”

What he meant

It is clear then that the former Liverpool midfielder has not ruled out a return to a 4-4-2 set-up. In fact, such a system makes a lot of sense when considering the options available to him.

20-goal star striker Alfredo Morelos and January signing Jermain Defoe both have the capacity to be lethal up front and could form a prolific partnership at Ibrox Stadium. A 4-4-2 formation is the most straightforward way of getting the Colombian and the 36-year-old veteran playing up front together.

With Gerrard clear that his formations can change, a return to a 4-4-2 system could soon be on the cards.