Rangers are set to play Hibernian later today. After hitting a few speed bumps in the early stages of December, Rangers are looking to start up a new winning streak after beating Motherwell last week (WhoScored.com). But with their talisman Alfredo Morelos missing through suspension, the pressure will be put on backup striker Jermain Defoe to produce the goods.
When asked by fan Rangers fan account True Blues Loyal for their predictions of the game, supporters were overwhelmingly confident that they would achieve victory in the match. And when fans provided their predicted goalscorers, almost every fan thought Defoe would find himself on the scoresheet one way or another.
Hibs 1 v 2 Rangers (Kent/Defoe)
Come on the Gers.— J (@Shunksy62) December 20, 2019
0-2 Rangers, scorers Defoe and Arfield
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Let’s go— Jackb1872 (@jb_1872) December 19, 2019
Is Defoe one of the best backup strikers in the world?
Yes
No
Others were convinced that the 37-year-old wouldn’t just stop at one. Some think he is bound for a brace while others think he is headed for a hat-trick.
Gers to win 3 0 Defoe double Kent to score to
— Darren (@Darren82460470) December 19, 2019
0-3 to the famous, tav free kick n defoe double
— Rab BWWB (@Rab70755844) December 19, 2019
3 nil Defoe hatrick
— Dale Valentine (@DaleVal1990) December 19, 2019
0-5. Defoe hat-trick.
— Iaino (@Iaino10) December 19, 2019
What do we think?
Defoe, who is valued at £1.58 million (Transfermarkt), has proven time and time again this season that he is capable of chipping in with goals in Morelos’ absence. With a ton of experience in his career, we can expect the OBE star to make light work of this challenge. There won’t be many surprised faces if he manages to score a goal or three.