Rangers fans have responded on social media after the Gers’ starting XI for their Europa League playoff second leg against Alashkert was confirmed.
Gary McAllister is in charge of the team in Armenia after Steven Gerrard was forced to stay in Glasgow amid the Covid outbreak at Ibrox.
A number of B team players are in the matchday squad as none of Allan McGregor, Jon McLaughlin, James Tavernier, Jack Simpson, Calvin Bassey, Ryan Jack, John Lundstram, Ryan Kent, Scott Wright, Kemar Roofe or Fashion Sakala travelled for various reasons.
However, a strong-looking XI has still been named.
Robby McCrorie makes his competitive debut for the club between the sticks, but he has a strong back four in front of him with Nathan Patterson, Connor Goldson, Filip Helander and Borna Barisic all in the team.
In midfield, Steven Davis will be looking to control the tempo and he’s joined by both Glen Kamara and Scott Arfield.
The front three is a little short on pace but not on quality, with Joe Aribo and Ianis Hagi supporting Alfredo Morelos from inside forward berths.
Will this side hold onto or build upon the one-goal first-leg advantage and progress to the Europa League group stages?
Plenty of fans feel the starting XI is more than good enough.
Here’s a selection of reactions from supporters on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/Madferit27_/status/1430890226474389505
