Rangers will aim to secure back-to-back wins for the first time this season when they face Sturm Graz in the Europa League at the Merkur Arena on Thursday night (kick-off: 8pm).
A first-half goal from James Tavernier, coupled with a dramatic 94th-minute strike from Max Aarons, gave head coach Russell Martin his first win as Rangers manager as they defeated Livingston 2-1 on Sunday, and now he will turn his attention to the Europa League as they visit the Austrian champions later this week.
Despite winning two of their last three games, the pressure remains high on the Rangers head coach, with fans still calling for his dismissal after a disastrous start to his reign at Ibrox meant he had overseen the club’s worst start to a league campaign since 1978, and he has several decisions to make ahead of the trip to southeastern Austria. Who replaces the suspended Mohamed Diomande? Who gets the nod in the striking role, Youssef Chermiti or Bojan Miovski?
As for the hosts, Sturm Graz head coach Christian Ilzer has some injury concerns of his own, but enters the clash boosted by their own last-gasp 1-0 win over Hartberg at the weekend. Just two points behind league leaders Rapid Wien with a game in hand, the Austrian champions have won three of their last four games in all competitions.
Ahead of the game at the Merkur Arena, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
9. Danilo - Rangers - RETURN TO SQUAD?
The Brazilian striker is fit and available, but has not played a single minute since the 6-0 drubbing against Club Brugge, and was left out of the squad completely for Sunday's win over Livingston. Could he come back into contention on Thursday? | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. Rabbi Matondo - Rangers - INELIGIBLE
Missed all of pre-season with a knee injury but, despite returning to fitness, doesn't appear to be part of the plans under Russell Martin. The Welsh international is not included in the Europa League squad, and thus is out of the game in Austria. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. Clinton Nsiala - Rangers - INELIGIBLE
The French defender made 13 appearances for Rangers last season, but has been deemed surplus to requirements by Russell Martin. Not in Russell Martin's squad for the competition and looks to have played his last game in a royal blue jersey. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
12. Dujon Sterling - Rangers - INELIGIBLE/OUT
The versatile defender picked up a long-term Achilles injury last season, and is therefore not included in the Rangers Europa League squad. Not expected to return until the turn of the year, at the earliest. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images