Rangers will look to take another huge step towards qualification for the Champions League as they face Viktoria Plzen in the second leg of the third qualifying round at the Doosan Arena on Tuesday (kick-off: 6pm).
Russell Martin’s side enter the game on the back of another difficult result in the Scottish Premiership, where they had James Tavernier’s injury-time penalty to thank for rescuing a 1-1 draw against Dundee at Ibrox on Saturday evening. However, after inflicting a 3-0 defeat over their opponents in last week’s first leg in Glasgow, the Gers head to Plzen well in control of the tie.
In truth, the hosts have it all to do, and enter the game on the back of a difficult weekend result against 1. FC Slovácko in the Czech First League, where they were forced to settle for a 1-1 after conceding a 93rd-minute penalty.
Despite their commanding lead, there’s certain to be intrigue as to how Martin sets his side up. His shock starting XI saw both Tavernier and Nicolas Raskin dropped to the bench, though the latter may be handed a reprieve after rescuing a point for Rangers at the weekend.
Ahead of the game at Ibrox, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
5. Ben Davies - Rangers - INELIGIBLE
The former Liverpool centre-back is not in the squad for the Champions League qualifiers and will play no part in the clash at Ibrox on Tuesday. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Thelo Aasgaard - Rangers - OUT
Yet to make his competitive debut for Rangers after picking up an injury in pre-season. Remains out for the second leg in Plzen, but is closing in on a return according to reports. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. Mikey Moore - Rangers - OUT
Is still to receive international clearance following his loan move from Tottenham Hotspur last week. Could make his debut against Alloa Athletic at the weekend, but isn't available for the clash in Czechia. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. José Cifuentes - Rangers - INELIGIBLE
The Ecuadorian is a forgotten man at Ibrox, isn't in the club's squad for the competition and has been reported to be in discussions over a mutual termination of his contract at Rangers. Won't play any part against Viktoria Plzen. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images