Rangers will begin their pursuit of UEFA Champions League football with a tough task against Ukrainian giants Dynamo Kyiv in Poland tonight (kick off 7pm UK time).
Philippe Clement’s Light Blues started their Scottish Premiership season will an unconvincing 0-0 draw against Hearts at the weekend, and the Belgian boss will be looking for his side to put in an improved performance as they look to take a step towards Europe’s elite competition.
It will not be no easy though, with Oleksandr Shovkovskyi’s Kyiv outfit coming into the game on the back of a 9-2 aggregate win over Partizan Belgrade and Rangers nursing a number of injuries. Clement has already confirmed summer signing Oscar Cortes will spend at least five weeks on the sidelines after taking a knock against Hearts, while Dujon Sterling remains a doubt for tonight’s game with a muscle strain.
So how are Rangers likely to line up for tonight’s game against Dynamo Kyiv? The Scotsman predicts how Clement will set his side up for the visit to Lublin.
9. CAM: Tom Lawrence
There's little other option for Rangers in the number 10 role, with Todd Cantwell requesting a move, Alex Lowry not even on the bench at the weekend and Kieran Dowell not ideally suited to the position. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
10. LW: Rabbi Matondo
With Oscar Cortes ruled out for the foreseeable future, the Welsh winger will be given a chance to shine on the left-wing. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. CF: Cyriel Dessers
While Rangers' search for another striker goes on, Clement must choose between Dessers and Danilo for the starting spot. Missed some gilt edged chances at Tynecastle, but is the best option of the two at present. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group