It is a baptism of fire for the returning former Rangers midfielder with the club’s hopes of reaching the last 16 of the competition resting on a positive outcome against the Czech outfit.
After watching Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup semi-final defeat to Hibs from the stands at Hampden, the Dutchman has only had a few training sessions with the players to put his ideas across ahead of the crucial fixture.
He has promised a change in approach, and that could mean a change in personnel from the 11 who started and made such a poor first impression under the watchful eye of the new manager at the weekend.
While Van Bronckhorst is likely to stick mainly to the tried and trusted players used regularly under Steven Gerrard, and is known to prefer the same 4-3-3 system, he may also want to make a statement by shaking things up and putting his own mark on the starting line-up.
Here is our predicted Rangers XI for the big match:
5. GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Leon Balogun in action for Rangers during a Premier Sports Cup semi-final match between Rangers and Hibernian at Hampden Park, on November 21, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Was partnered with Goldson more often than not for European fixtures under Steven Gerrard and with other centre-half options thin on the ground, the defensive pairing is unlikely to be changed. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
6. MC - Ryan Jack
The influential midfielder is back fit after a lengthy injury lay-off and after two substitute appearances, including the last half hour of Sunday's Premier Sports Cup semi-final, he could now be ready for his first start since February. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
7. MC - Glen Kamara
The Finnish international's classy style should be right up van Bronckhorst's street. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
8. MC - Jo Aribo
Has been one of Rangers stand-out players this season so would be a surprise if he was overlooked in van Bronckhorst's first team selection. Played on right of front three at Hampden but often more effective in advanced midfield role. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group