Rangers return to Europa League action this week as they welcome Bulgarian outfit Ludogorets to Ibrox on Thursday (kick-off: 8pm).
Danny Rohl’s side are already out of the competition having failed to win any of their six League Phase games, though he’ll hope to keep their recent impressive form going, with their 5-0 Scottish Cup win over Annan Athletic last Friday making it six wins on the bounce in all competitions.
As for their visitors, Ludogorets, there’s still plenty to play for. Winning two, drawing one, and losing three of their opening Europa League fixtures, Per-Mathias Høgmo’s side are currently positioned in 23rd place and are on course to secure at least a playoff berth with two games still to play.
The first ever fixture between the two sides, The Scotsman has all the latest team news ahead of the game at Ibrox:
1. Clinton Nsiala - Rangers - INELIGIBLE
The French defender is surplus to requirements at Ibrox, and while he made a rare appearance against Annan Athletic last Friday, he won't be involved against Ludogorets as he isn't included in the club's Europa League squad. | SNS Group
2. Georgi Terziev - Ludogorets - OUT
The Bulgarian defender misses the trip to Glasgow with an ACL injury that will keep him sidelined long-term. | Getty Images
3. Andreas Skov Olsen - Rangers - INELIGIBLE
The Danish winger is unable to take part in the Europa League clash due to not being registered for the competiton. He signed for Rangers on a loan deal from Wolfsburg last Friday, and the deadline for registering new players for the current phase of the competition has already passed. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
4. Dujon Sterling - Rangers - DOUBT
The versatile defender has a muscle issue and wasn't expected to return until next month. However, Rohl said he has been "looking good" in training, so he may stand a chance of returning to the squad against Ludogorets at Ibrox. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group