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Rangers have a couple of injury issues to contend with ahead of their Europa League match-up against Feyenoord. The Scottish giants are currently joint-top of Group G and can take a huge step towards qualification for the knockout stages with victory at De Kuip.
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is without second-choice striker Jermain Defoe for the trip to the Netherlands, while left-back Borna Barisic is also a major doubt.
Defoe picked up a hamstring strain in training on Wednesday and has not travelled to Rotterdam, although the former England international was not expected to start anyway.
More worryingly for Gerrard, Barisic remains doubtful after receiving some heavy treatment from the opposition during Rangers’ 3-1 win over Hamilton at the weekend.
The Croatian has established himself in the Gers’ starting XI this season but could be replaced by Jon Flanagan or Andy Halliday if he fails a late fitness test.
Rangers team news: Steven Gerrard will be without Jermain Defoe against Feyenoord (Image: GETTY•buildlineup.com)
The rest of the back five is more settled with Allan McGregor in goal, James Tavernier at right-back and Connor Goldson joined by Filip Helander in central defence.
Nikola Katic is another option for Gerrard at the heart of his rearguard while Ryan Jack is likely to anchor the midfield once more, having scored a rare goal in the win on Saturday.
Steven Davis should come back into the starting XI, having been rested after a tough international break, with Joe Aribo making way.
Glen Kamara should complete the midfield trip while Brandon Barker is in contention to replace Scott Arfield on the right flank.
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