Rangers FC brilliantly knocked out Borussia Dortmund of the Europa League in the previous round and next up, they have a fairly easier tie against Red Star Belgrade.
Red Star are in fine form in their domestic league, winning their previous five matches but if the Gers can beat a team like Dortmund then surely they can stand up against the Serbian side.
Rangers picked up wins in their last two matches but they drew three games before that so they will have to be on their toes to prevent a mishap. The manager will have to ensure that his side can kill off the tie at Ibrox itself so they can go to Serbia without too much on the line.
Rangers FC are undefeated in their last 6 matches in the Europa League meaning they are undoubtedly the favourites to pick up a win on Thursday night.
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Gers team news vs Red Star Belgrade:
Giovanni van Bronckhorst will want to make minimal changes to the side which defeated Borussia Dortmund meaning some of the players who featured against Aberdeen could drop to the bench.
Ryan Jack has just come back from injury so his minutes will be managed meaning John Lundstram will come into midfield, partnering Joe Aribo and Kamara.
Amad Diallo and Steven Davis both remain injury doubts but Aaron Ramsey is back to full fitness. Aribo provided an assist against Aberdeen and he has been playing really well as the No 10 so Ramsey is likely to start on the bench.
Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough):
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⚽️ vs West BromJames Tavernier (Rangers):
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We don’t think Ramsey is fit enough to play the full 90 minutes so it will make more sense to keep him on the bench and probably bring him on as an impact sub for the last quarter of the match.
Sakala played on the right wing but in midweek, Scott Arfield will come into the starting XI and play in that role.
Rangers FC predicted line up vs Red Star Belgrade:
Possible Starting XI(4-2-3-1): McGregor; Barisic, Goldson, Bassey, Tavernier; Kamara, Lundstram/Jack; Joe Aribo, Ryan Kent, Arfield; Alfredo Morelos.
Stats via Whoscored.
