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Rangers team news: Predicted Europa League line up vs Spartak Moscow – trio OUT
RANGERS team news suggests three stars are set to miss the Europa League clash with Spartak Moscow.
Gerrard: Sometimes we've got to win when we're not at our best
Rangers could take a big step towards winning their Europa League group with a victory over Spartak Moscow at Ibrox on Thursday night.
The Gers have racked up four points from their opening two games after excellent displays against Villarreal and Rapid Vienna.
Victory for Steven Gerrard's men could open up a gap at the top of Group G, but he will have to guide his team without several key players.
Scott Arfield – who started both previous Europa League games – is sidelined with an injury.
The former Burnley ace is joined on the missing list by Jamie Murphy and Graham Dorrans.
Ryan Jack could feature in the middle for Rangers alongside Lassana Coulibaly with Ovie Ejaria in the No 10 role.
Kyle Lafferty missed out over the weekend through suspension though looks set to return to the squad for the game at Ibrox.
Alfredo Morelos is likely to lead the line, though Lafferty offers another option from the bench depending on how the game progresses.
Gerrard knows his side face a tough game on Thursday, but will be confident following their previous outings in the competition.
Rangers battled for a 2-2 draw with Villarreal and triumphed 3-1 over Rapid Vienna, though Spartak Moscow sit bottom of the group.
Predicted Rangers team vs Spartak Moscow
(4-2-3-1) McGregor; Tavernier, Goldson, Worrall, Flanagan; Coulibaly, Jack; Candeias, Ejaria, Kent; Morelos.