Rangers have confirmed their starting XI for the Europa League clash against Olympiacos at the famous Giorgos Katsarakis stadium.
Both sides go into the clash tied on six points, with Rangers and Olympiacos both winning two and losing one of their opening three Europa League matches.
With Rangers now set to travel to Olympiacos on MD4 of the competition’s revamped league phase, Philippe Clement has selected his team of Olympiads to do battle in Greece.
Confirmed: Rangers starting XI v Olympiacos
Rangers unsurprisingly start with goalkeeper Jack Butland in goal for the clash in Piraeus.
The Rangers number one has been an ever present this season and might be in for a busy night with Olympiacos boasting a number of offensive threats.
Under-fire Rangers captain James Tavernier has seen it all before on Europa League duties but has been dropped for Dujon Sterling for the clash in Greece.
Brazilian left-back Jefte also earns a starting berth, whilst Dutch defender Robin Propper partners Scotland international John Souttar in the centre of defence.
Rangers star with form midfield duo Connor Barron and Nicolas Raskin in the middle of the pitch, with Mohamed Diomande pushed further forward after an injury to Tom Lawrence.
Rangers then start with a front three of Vaclav Cerny, Nedim Bajrami and Cyriel Dessers as they look to take another step closer to the Europa League knockouts.
Philippe Clement: Gers must raise Europa League level
Rangers manager Philippe Clement has urged his team to handle the heat of the Giorgos Katsarakis and focus on leaving Olympiacos’ famous ground with all three points.
The Gers have reserved their best performances under Philippe Clement this season for the Europa League and the Belgian reckons his team will need to ‘raise their level’ even further to win in Greece.
Clement has no doubt that his Rangers team have what it takes to put in a big showing against Olympiacos with the countdown to kick-off now well under way.
“Clearly (we will need a better performance to beat Olympiacos) because they won also against Malmo, and they won against Braga and I rate Braga also high, and they win with 3-0,” said Clement.
“No we need a really big performance of all the squad, all the players starting all the players coming in.
“But I feel also that they’re very hungry to do that and going to this final also gave another part to the group.
“It’s now to confirm that in this game at a higher level against a better opponent to raise our level again.”
