Rangers are preparing to face Dynamo Kiev for a shot at Champions League glory.
The Ibrox side welcome the Ukrainians to Hampden with the first leg neatly poised following a 1-1 draw in Lublin, Poland.
Rangers manager Philippe Clement has pleaded with the Gers support to blow the roof off the national stadium with a place in the Champions League Playoff up for grabs.
With an automatic £3.7m on the line for reaching this stage of Champions League qualification, progression is not without its financial imperatives either.
The question on every Rangers fan’s mind as kick off approaches against Dynamo Kiev is how Philippe Clement is going to lineup at Hampden.
Rangers v Dynamo Kiev team news
Speaking ahead of the Champions League clash, Philippe Clement confirmed that Rangers only had one fresh doubt heading into the visit of Dynamo Kiev.
Veteran defender Leon Balogun faces a late fitness test to see if he will be available to face the Ukrainians.
As a result we suspect that if the Nigerian is available then he will only be fit enough for the bench.
Our starting XI sees a fully committed Jack Butland start between the sticks.
Robin Pröpper makes his Champions League debut for Rangers in the match, with Scotland international John Souttar to join him at the heart of defence.
We are tipping Turkish international Ridvan Yilmaz to retain his place at left-back whilst club captain James Tavernier remains first choice pick at right-back.
Mohamed Diomande and Connor Barron have begun to build an impressive partnership in the middle of the pitch, with Tom Lawrence enjoying a bright if not inconsistent start to the season.
In front of the Welshman, we are backing new Brazilian signing Jefte to be the only change from the win over Motherwell with the ex-Fluminense talent to start off the left.
We’re hoping Czech winger Vaclav Cerny gets the nod to start off the right.
Cyriel Dessers – who scored a last minute equaliser in Ukraine – is set to lead the line for Rangers at Hampden.
Rangers v Dynamo Kiev predicted XI
GK – Jack Butland
DR – James Tavernier
DC – John Souttar
DC – Robin Pröpper
DL – Ridvan Yilmaz
CM – Mohamed Diomande
CM – Connor Barron
CAM – Tom Lawrence
RW – Vaclav Cerny
ST – Cyriel Dessers
LW – Jefte
