Rangers must recover from their UEFA Champions League qualifying setback when they host Jagiellonia Białystok on Wednesday for the second leg.
The Gers arrive at this key European fixture in poor form, still without a win in three competitive outings this season. New boss Derek McInnes has found it hard to build momentum, beginning his reign with a 1-1 draw against Dundee United before a 2-1 reverse in Poland to Jagiellonia and a frustrating 2-1 home defeat to Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership. That sequence leaves the team in urgent need of a positive result.
Rangers team news
A severe defensive headache greets Rangers ahead of tonight’s Europa League qualifier at Ibrox.
McInnes faces the challenge of replacing numerous regulars as he attempts to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit. Forward Youssef Chermiti is sidelined long-term after an ACL injury, and first-choice left-back Tuur Rommens will be out for up to eight weeks with a groin problem.
Adding to the strain, midfielder Mohamed Diomande has been sold and Ben Godfrey remains unavailable. Midfielder Connor Barron is also doubtful due to match fitness concerns.
These absences mean McInnes must make substantial changes to his starting XI. Ryan Naderi is likely to pair with Lawrence Shankland up front, while utility defender Dujon Sterling could be moved to left-back to cover for Rommens.
Rangers predicted lineup
Possible Rangers starting XI: Pandur; Sterling, Makhanya, Fernandez; Aasgaard, Raskin, Devlin, Gassama, Curtis; Shankland, Naderi
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 7:30pm BST on Thursday, 13th August.
How to watch Rangers vs Jagiellonia Białystok?
The match will be shown live exclusively on RangersTV in the United Kingdom and Ireland.