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Rangers confirm midfield duo have travelled to Slovenia to face Maribor

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is seen during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Rangers and Wigan Athletic at Ibrox Stadium on July 29, 2018 in...
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Gerrard will be looking for his Rangers side to hold onto their 3-1 first-leg score.

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is seen during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Rangers and Wigan Athletic at Ibrox Stadium on July 29, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Rangers have confirmed on their official Twitter account that midfielders Lassana Coulibaly and Ryan Jack have travelled to Slovenia to face Maribor – despite being doubts ahead of the clash this week.

Manager Steven Gerrard told media on Tuesday that Jack and Coulibaly, along with Scott Arfield were all doubts but were making good progress and had a chance of being involved on Thursday.

Coulibaly scored against Maribor in the first leg, as Gerrard’s side secured an excellent 3-1 win at Ibrox as Alfredo Morelos and James Tavernier also got their names on the score sheet.

Now, the Gers’ official account has delivered a double boost to Rangers fans by confirming that both Coulibaly and Jack have travelled to Slovenia, while it remains to be seen if Arfield will be involved.

Jack, 26, suffered a concussion during the 1-1 draw against Aberdeen and has failed to feature since that, while Gerrard stated earlier this week that Arfield was rested against St. Mirren after his return from a knee injury.

Coulibaly limped off the Ibrox field on Sunday during the 2-0 win over St. Mirren, but that was believed to be down to fatigue and he will now be available for selection on Thursday night – but it remains to be seen if Arfield has travelled.

Lassana Coulibaly of Rangers is seen during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Rangers and Wigan Athletic at Ibrox Stadium on July 29, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland.