Rangers will aim to secure back-to-back wins for the first time this season when they face Sturm Graz in the Europa League at the Merkur Arena on Thursday night (kick-off: 8pm).
A first-half goal from James Tavernier, coupled with a dramatic 94th-minute strike from Max Aarons, gave head coach Russell Martin his first win as Rangers manager as they defeated Livingston 2-1 on Sunday, and now he will turn his attention to the Europa League as they visit the Austrian champions later this week.
Despite winning two of their last three games, the pressure remains high on the Rangers head coach, with fans still calling for his dismissal after a disastrous start to his reign at Ibrox meant he had overseen the club’s worst start to a league campaign since 1978, and he has several decisions to make ahead of the trip to southeastern Austria. Who replaces the suspended Mohamed Diomande? Who gets the nod in the striking role, Youssef Chermiti or Bojan Miovski?
As for the hosts, Sturm Graz head coach Christian Ilzer has some injury concerns of his own, but enters the clash boosted by their own last-gasp 1-0 win over Hartberg at the weekend. Just two points behind league leaders Rapid Wien with a game in hand, the Austrian champions have won three of their last four games in all competitions.
Ahead of the game at the Merkur Arena, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
5. Mohamed Diomande - Rangers - SUSPENDED
Sent off in Rangers' 1-0 defeat by Genk last week, the Ivorian is suspended for the visit to Graz, leaving Russell Martin with a big decision to make over his starting XI. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. Nedim Bajrami - Rangers - INELIGIBLE
Looked a certainly to depart in the summer, but has fought his way back into contention in recent weeks. Will play no part in Austria, though, as he's not part of Rangers' Europa League squad. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Alexandar Borkovic - Sturm Graz - INELIGIBLE
The Austrian defender will play no part, and is not part of Sturm Graz's Europa League squad. | Getty Images
8. Kieran Dowell - Rangers - INELIGIBLE
Hasn't been included in the Rangers squad since the draw with St Mirren due to injury, and won't be part of the plans for the visit to Sturm Graz due to not being included in Russell Martin's Europa League squad. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group