Rangers looking more together than they did as his Covid-hit side claimed victory over Celtic in this season’s opening derby clash.
Gerrard was self-isolating for the showdown with Ange Postecoglou’s new-look Hoops after testing positive. Skipper James Tavernier and his right-back deputy Nathan Patterson were also ruled out, along with keepers Allan McGregor and Jon McLaughlin, after the virus swept through the Ibrox dressing room.
The patched-up champions threw together a side, with stopper Leon Balogun taking over Tavernier’s position and rookie goalie Robby McCrorie called in.In the dugout, it was left to Gary McAllister and Michael Beale to run the show.