The big loss of Ovie Ejaria could well be softened by the return of Graham Dorrans.
Ejaria has been ruled out of Rangers huge tie with Villarreal tomorrow.
The impressive young midfielder looked nailed on to start the tie and it’s a bitter blow to the team’s chances.
Graham Dorrans has been out of action for Rangers since May – last season. He’s been chomping at the bit to return to action. He travelled with the squad and looks set to be involved.
Could this massive match be the game Dorrans makes his return?
Dorrans brings experience
Graham Dorrans is a technically gifted and experienced midfielder. It’s not really happened for him so far at Ibrox, but he is set to be handed a chance under Gerrard.
The midfielder might have limited experience in Europe, but he’s played at some of the biggest grounds against some of the biggest sides during his time in the English Premiership.
Whether he’s match fit is another huge question for Steven Gerrard. Dorrans is yet to appear this season.
Midfield stretched thin
Rangers midfield has been stretched pretty thin by injuries as of late.
Alongside Ejaria, Ryan Jack also misses out and Jordan Rossiter is not in the Europa League Squad, even if the perpetually injured youngster was fit.
That leaves Coulibaly (who’s played just over 60 minutes since the beginning of August), Scott Arfield, Andy Halliday, Ross McCrorie and of course Graham Dorrans.
Who’s likely to start? Coulibaly, Arfield and Halliday.
But Dorrans could well appear from the bench. Or maybe he’s even pushing for a starting berth?
It won’t be long until we find out.
