Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has opened up on his side’s return to the Champions League next season – and insists the Gers need to keep strengthening ahead of the new campaign getting started.
After running away with this season’s title, Rangers will enter the Champions League at the Third Qualifying Round and Gerrard feels that is something that is “motivating and exciting” for him and his players.
With the transfer window opening soon, Gerrard also believes that being able to offer players the chance to play in the Champions League is an “extra motivation” he can have tucked up his sleeve.
“In terms of the Champions League, what an opportunity. I see that as something that is very much motivating and exciting,” Gerrard told Sky Sports.
“But to have a better chance of getting that back for everyone connected to the club then it is important that we keep strengthening as well.
“This club sells itself, it is Rangers, it is a massive club, a historic club, lots of success. Everyone knows the size of it,” he said.
“But if you can offer things like European football and the opportunity to qualify for the Champions League then that is an extra motivation you can have up your sleeve from a manager’s point of view, for sure.”
Rangers will kick off their Champions League campaign on August 3/4 with the second leg coming a week later.
The Gers will face two qualifying rounds to reach the Group Stage but after making the last 16 of the Europa League in the last two seasons, they will be confident they can make continue to impress in Europe.
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