Rangers take on Maribor in Slovenia tonight in a Europa League play-off hoping to make amends for their early exit from the Champions League at the hands of Malmo.
Rangers cannot afford an other embarrassment and although the money on offer in this tournament is not as much as the Champions League it is still important to qualify and hopefully get a good run in the competition.
Rangers faced Maribor in a Champions League qualifier about ten years ago during the Dick Advocaat era and disposed of them no problems, but must take nothing for granted this time around as that was a long time ago and I’m sure they will be no mugs.
Like Rangers, Maribor are also their countries Champions and have dropped out of this year’s Champions League.
Maribor Team News:
Maribor captain Marcos Tavares is a doubt. The Brazilian striker has a niggling injury.
Player to watch: Marcos Tavares
If fit.
Rangers Team News:
David Weir and Kyle Bartley have not travelled with the squad to Slovenia but Lee McCulloch has won his fitness battle and has travelled.
New signing Carlos Bocanegra could make a shock debut at the back for Rangers should he receive international clearance today. The United States captain completed his signing last night.
Player to watch: Steven Davis
Rangers stand in captain is the main man in midfield and vitally important to the club.