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Rangers will bid to secure a last 16 spot in the Europa League as they welcome Union Saint-Gilloise to Ibrox on Thursday night (kick off: 8pm).
Philippe Clement’s side have performed admirably in Europe this season despite their struggles domestically and have already have at least a berth in the playoffs. However, their late 2-1 defeat at Manchester United last week saw them fall to 13th in the Europa League table, and has damaged their chances of a top-eight finish.
With 11 points already gained from their opening seven League Phase games, Rangers require a win against Union Saint-Gilloise, alongside other results to their way on Thursday, in order to negate the need for a two-legged playoff to make the last 16 on the competition. However, the task of Belgian boss Clement has a real selection headache heading into the game, with up to 13 players missing due to injury or ineligibility.
Their visitors Union Saint-Gilloise have problems of their own too, with injuries and suspensions piling up as they themselves look to secure a top eight spot.
Ahead of the match at Ibrox, The Scotsman has all early team news:
9. Oscar Cortes - Rangers - OUT
Continues to be dogged by injury, and isn't expected to be fit to return for the game against Union Saint-Gilloise. He picked up his latest knock against St Johnstone earlier in the month. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
10. John Souttar - Rangers - DOUBT
John Souttar is one of a clutch of Rangers defenders who have suffered injury issues recently, but has been spotted back in training, so could make his long-awaited return. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
11. Vaclav Cerny - Rangers - DOUBT
The Czech winger limped off in the defeat to Manchester United last week, and was ruled out of the midweek win over Dundee United. Was spotted back in training on Wednesday morning, but Philippe Clement will be sweating on his fitness ahead of the crucial clash on Thursday. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
12. Clinton Nsiala - Rangers - INELIGIBLE
The central-defender has impressed since breaking into the first team, but is not eligible for the game against Union Saint-Gilloise. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group