Rangers return to their temporary home of Hampden Park on Tuesday night as they look to progress to the next stage of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers against Dynamo Kyiv (kick off: 7.45pm).
The Gers picked will head into the game with confidence after bagging their first win of the season at the weekend, as goals from Cyriel Dessers and Vaclav Cerny secured a 2-1 win over Motherwell, and know a win of any kind will see them progress to the final qualifying stage of the competition after they secured a 1-1 draw in Lublin last week thanks to a 94th-minute equaliser.
Clement has been dealt an injury blow after the Belgian confirmed defender Leon Balogun was a doubt after missing training on Monday, saying he “felt something” at the end of Motherwell game last weekend. Clement also heads into the game with a bit of a selection dilemma, with Rabbi Matondo, Jefte and Dujon Sterling all pushing for starts, while he must decide whether to continue with new signing Vaclav Cerny, as he manages the Czechia internationals fitness.
New recruits Hamza Igamane and Clinton Nsiala are both back in training, though the game is likely to come too soon for the duo.
The Scotsman predict how Rangers will line up for Tuesday’s game with Dynamo Kyiv, using live training photos from today’s training session at Auchenhowie.
5. LB: Ridvan Yilmaz
Has been picked ahead of new signing Jefte so far at left-back and appears to be the first choice option for Clement at present. Important for set pieces, the Turkish defender will be an big player for Rangers tomorrow night. | SNS Group
6. CM: Connor Barron
Has impressed since pre-season in midfield, always looking forward with his positive play. Hard to imagine him not starting tomorrow night. | SNS Group
7. CM: Mohamed Diomande
Like Barron, Diomande has been extremely impressive ever since he walked through the door at Ibrox. Was tasked with playing a slightly advanced role in the latter stages against Motherwell, but will revert to his usual position on Tuesday night. | SNS Group
8. RW: Vaclav Cerny
Clement already warned that the Czechia international may not start against Kyiv, admitting he “needs speak with my medical staff, with my performance staff and with him” to see how he feels after his exertions against Motherwell. However, we feel he could be a surprise starter after his impressive weekend display. | SNS Group