Miller left Rangers this summer to join Livingston as player-manager.
Rangers icon Kenny Miller has told BBC Sportsound that his old side should progress into the Europa League group stage ahead of Slovenian outfit Maribor, when the two sides go head to head on Thursday.
Steven Gerrard’s side boast a 3-1 first-leg advantage thanks to goals from James Tavernier, Alfredo Morelos and Lassana Coulibaly, and now must go to Slovenia and protect that excellent win from last week.
The Gers have welcomed back Ryan Jack who has travelled with the side after last featuring against Aberdeen, where he suffered a concussion. Scott Arfield and Coulibaly have also travelled, despite being doubts.
Miller believes Rangers will progress despite being impressed by Maribor last week, because he thinks Gerrard’s side are solid at the back and are quick on the counter.
“I thought Maribor were very good last week, but I think Rangers will go through,” Miller said. “They’ve defended well and not conceded many, but I think they’ll continue that over there.
“They’ve looked dangerous playing on the break this season because they’ve got a bit of pace in the forward areas.”
Rangers have had to fend off Macedonian outfit FK Shkupi before edging past NK Osijek in the last round with a 2-1 aggregate win – the side they have since bought Borna Barisic from for £2.2million.
Barisic is cup tied for the clash against Maribor, while Jon Flanagan is suspended – which could mean Andy Halliday fills in at left-back after the Gers sold Declan John to Swansea City.
A draw of even a one-goal loss is enough for Rangers to progress, where they will then be one step away from the Europa League group stage. They will face either Russian outfit FC Ufa or Progres Niederkorn.
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