Rangers take on FCSB knowing that a winning gives Philippe Clement a great chance of progress in the new look Europa League.
The manager knows that defeat at Ibrox would only ramp up the pressure on him and his squad with fans already suggesting that Clement is on thin ice.
FCSB owner Gigi Becali announced his team’s line-up days ago, however; this is your confirmed Rangers team for the third fixture of the Europa League league phase.
Rangers team news confirmed vs FCSB
The defence has been settled in recent fixtures, but Clement has problems in other areas of the park that require attention.
John Souttar and Robin Propper were outstanding against Malmo, but the latter hasn’t been declared fully fit so Leon Balogun comes in.
As his 33rd birthday nears, James Tavernier has yet to put in a really convincing performance this season and now would be a good time to start.
What was a problem position in left-back is one of the few where Rangers know who they can trust.
Jefte has been the find of the summer and Neraysho Kasanwirjo looks like he could be a very shrewd acquisition after his display in Sweden, but it is the Brrazilian who stays at the back.
The midfield is short of depth and quality options, but Clement has recognised that changes are needed to improve creativity in what will be a tough task.
Connor Barron lines up alongside his Nicolas Raskin but there is no place in midfield for his usual partner Mohamed Diomande. Nedim Bajrami continues to play on the left with Tom Lawrence at No.10.
Clement knows that Rangers face a stern test in FCSB
When asked before the game if FCSB will represent a challenge, Clement accepted that Rangers will have to be at their best and said:
“Of course. You need to have a lot of respect for them. They have six out of six. And they did it in a good way. It’s a very good technical team with a lot of offensive power. So, we need to play a game at the level of Malmo to get the three points again and that’s what we want to do tomorrow.”
On the right-wing, Vaclav Cerny is an easy pick given the injury problems and he will be looking to replicate his performance against St Johnstone.
By default, and not on form, Cyriel Dessers leads the line.
With no goals in five games, a return to goalscoring ways would be a timely boost for Clement.
