Rangers will welcome Portuguese side SC Braga to Ibrox Stadium this Thursday in a crucial UEFA Europa League fixture.
The Scottish club is desperate for a win, having yet to pick up any points after four group matches, while Braga arrive buoyed by strong recent performances and a high position in the group standings.
Rangers’ domestic form has been impressive since Danny Röhl took charge, winning four league matches on the bounce. They sit in 5th position in the league and could move up to third if they win their games in hand. But their European journey is something that they would rather forget and they will be eager to change that and gain some confidence and momentum going forward.
Rangers team news
Head coach Danny Röhl is dealing with a significant injury crisis, with at least seven first-team players sidelined for the important encounter. Key absences include John Souttar, Derek Cornelius, Dujon Sterling, Mikey Moore, Bailey Rice, Kieran Dowell, and Rabbi Matondo, all unavailable due to injury concerns.
Amidst the injury setbacks, there are positive signs emerging from training sessions. Both Rabbi Matondo and Youssef Chermiti have resumed training following their time out, although Matondo is unlikely to feature in the upcoming European fixture. Before their recent league game on Saturday, Röhl expressed a pragmatic outlook, emphasising adaptability.
Tactically, Röhl’s defensive setup remains flexible. However, fans can anticipate James Tavernier, Nasser Djiga, and Emmanuel Fernandez forming the core defensive unit, with Jayden Meghoma most likely to fill the left-back position.
Rangers predicted lineup
Possible Rangers starting XI: Butland; Tavernier, Djiga, Fernandez, Meghoma; Diomande, Raskin; Antman, Aasgaard, Gassama; Danilo
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Thursday, 27th November.
How to watch Rangers vs Braga?
Supporters in the UK can catch the action live on the TNT Sports channel.
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