Rangers go up against Croatian side NS Osijek on Thursday.
Steven Gerrard’s new-look Rangers face a crucial clash in Croatia on Thursday night as they look to take a step further towards the Europa League group stages – and some fans want a debut for Lassana Coulibaly.
Rangers progressed into the second round of Europa League qualifying thanks to a 2-0 aggregate win over FK Shkupi, in which they secured a crucial 0-0 draw away from home in Macedonia.
Yet to concede a goal, Gerrard is unlikely to change his side dramatically but with loan signings Umar Sadiq, Ryan Kent and Coulibaly all available, he could make changes to his side.
Another new signing, Scott Arfield, is a doubt for the trip to Croatia, while Jordan Rossiter and Graham Dorrans remain sidelined. Gerrard has even been using winger Daniel Candeias in central midfield of late.
The injury to Arfield is likely to enforce a change ahead of Thursday’s clash, as Gers fans watch on with fingers crossed as they dream of European football back at Ibrox.
Some fans believe new signing Coulibaly, who has joined the club on loan from Ligue 1 side Angers for the entire season, should be handed his debut despite the presence of Liverpool loanee Ovie Ejaria on the bench.
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