Rangers welcome Ludogorets Razgrad to Ibrox this Thursday for Europa League action. T
he hosts desperately need their maiden victory in the competition, while the Bulgarian outfit fights to secure a knockout playoff spot.
The Scottish Premiership contenders recently demolished Annan Athletic 5-0 during Scottish Cup duty, courtesy of a Bojan Miovski hat-trick.
However, Rangers’ continental campaign has been woeful, featuring no triumphs, a solitary draw, and five defeats across six Europa League outings—leaving them rooted in 33rd position with a single point.
Rangers team news
The Gers have added three new players during the January window, but European rules prevent any of them from playing against Ludogorets.
Wolfsburg loanee Andreas Skov Olsen has arrived for the rest of the term, with a €10 million buy option. Tochi Chukwuani, fresh from Sturm Graz, impressed on debut during the 5-0 Scottish Cup rout of Annan Athletic. Tuur Rommens has joined from Westerlo. Danny Röhl has stated that these reinforcements aren’t eligible for Thursday’s European clash.
Röhl anticipates John Souttar’s return by Monday, meaning he’ll sit out Ludogorets. Connor Barron is sidelined for eight to twelve weeks with a knee issue picked up versus Aberdeen, Dujon Sterling is nursing a hamstring strain but may return for Dundee next, and Derek Cornelius plus Bailey Rice remain out long-term. Nejir Bajrami misses this one too.
Rangers predicted lineup
Possible Rangers starting XI:Â Butland; Tavernier, Fernandez, Souttar, Meghoma; Raskin, Aasgaard; Gassama, Diomande, Moore; Chermiti.
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Thursday, 22nd January.
How to watch Rangers vs Ludogrets Razgrad?
Fans in the UK can catch the live coverage on Premier Sports and BT Sport.
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