One of the biggest matches of the season for Steven Gerrard and his men has already arrived. On the back of last season’s league success, the Ibrox side are seeking to enter the group stages of the Champions League for the first time since 2010.
In order to do so, they’ll need to overcome a 2-1 first-leg deficit to Swedish champions Malmo, who stung their Glasgow visitors with two goals in quick succession last week before Steven Davis threw what could become a huge lifeline in the 95th minute.
Preparations for the match were made tougher by a 1-0 defeat to Dundee United on Saturday, a result and performance which will have Gerrard questioning what his best XI is.
Kemar Roofe, Ryan Jack and Glen Kamara are definitely out through either suspension or injury.
Of what is available in the squad, here is who we think Gerrard will go with...
5. DC - Filip Helander
There may be a slight temptation to go with Leon Balogun for his comfort in possession, as Rangers need to win, but the loss of a cheap goal would be disastrous. Helander to get the nod. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
6. DM - Steven Davis
Some of his favoured colleagues are unavailable but expect the experienced midfielder to start in his normal role. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
7. MC - Scott Arfield
John Lundstram is still settling in at Rangers and they can't afford to take the risk with that in a game of this magnitude. Gerrard knows what to expect from Arfield. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
8. MC - Joe Aribo
Dropping him back should give the Rangers midfield a bit more balance and also add further guile in the side. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group