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Derek McInnes makes Nicolas Raskin mistake in starting XI vs St Mirren, it could cost Rangers dearly The Gers come into the Premier Sports Cup clash in desperate need of a positive result. There has been so much pressure already building on the shoulders of Derek McInnes after four without defeat. He has faced the worst start of any Ibrox boss in history, and that simply has to change. That could start against St Mirren as they travel to Govan in hope of piling misery on the Light Blues. Whatever happens in G51, the decision to start Nicolas Raskin will certainly represent a talking point. Rangers name starting XI vs St Mirren It was always going to be an interesting call to see what side McInnes went with against Craig McLeish's men. After such a frustrating start, the question of whether he would rung the changes or go for a familiar XI has swirled around Ibrox. It turns out that he has opted for the latter as seven of the starting XI that drew to Jagiellonia have maintained their places in the side. The Gers boss has then given a chance to debutant James Penrice, Vanja Dragojevic and Tochi Chukwuani. Lawrence Shankland, Dan Neil and Thelo Aasgaard have all dropped out, with the latter missing from the squad entirely. That could work out well for the manager, but he will be questioned as to why Raskin is starting. Derek McInnes takes Raskin risk vs St Mirren There is a difficult situation surrounding the Belgium international right now as his future hangs in the balance. He has started the last two and hasn't exactly made the greatest impression. That has left many to ponder whether he deserves the role right now. He could also soon bring in a sizable transfer fee and playing him and risking injury could halt that being possible. It isn't an easy situation for McInnes, but starting him certainly could take a toll on the Light Blues and the chance of incoming revenue this summer. He has to live and die by the sword, but it could cost Rangers dearly.