Rangers will go in search of their first Europa League win of the season when they visit Ferencvaros at the Groupama Arena on Thursday evening (kick-off: 5.45pm UK time).
Having failed to win any of the opening five games, Rangers are on the verge of being knocked out of the Europa League at the League Phase of the competition, but will be hoping to grab a much-needed win in Budapest can provide them with a late hope of achieving a playoff spot. They’ll game buoyed by his team’s dominant 3-0 league win at Kilmarnock on Saturday, but the German boss Danny Rohl has several selection decisions to make ahead of the clash.
Their hosts, Ferencvaros, have enjoyed a far superior Europa League campaign thus far, and currently sit in sixth place after winning three and drawing two of their opening games. Currently top of the Hungarian top flight, Robbie Keane’s side enter the game on the back of a 3-0 win over Kisvárda, which put them two points clear of nearest rivals ETO Gyor.
Ahead of the game at the Groupama Arena, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
9. Joe Rothwell - Rangers - OUT
Was not involved in the weekend win against Kilmarnock, and has not been involved in the matchday squad recently due to a knock. Remains out for the visit to Budapest, Rohl has confirmed in his pre-match press conference. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
10. Kieran Dowell - Rangers - INELIGIBLE
On the road to recovery following a foot injury, but will play no part this week after being omitted from the club's Europa League squad. Hasn't featured since the 6-0 drubbing against Club Brugge. | Gabriel Kuchta/Getty Images Photo: Gabriel Kuchta/Getty Images
11. Dénes Dibusz - Ferencvaros - OUT
The Hungarian goalkeeper is expected to be out for the next few weeks, meaning the home side will be without their first choice goalkeeper for the visit of Rohl's side this week. | Middle East Images/AFP via Getty
12. Rabbi Matondo - Rangers - INELIGIBLE
Hasn't played for Rangers in over a year, and won't play any part against Ferencvaros due to being left out of the club's Europa League squad. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group