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Rangers predicted XI with Celtic clash looming as Gio van Bronckhorst looks to strike balance against Queen of the South

Allan McGregor could find himself in the unusual position of being given a run-out against League One opposition in the week of a huge Old Firm game. For so many years, the veteran shot-stopper kept the bench warm on nights like this to save himself for the big one. But Giovanni van Bronckhorst is likely to hand the 40-year-old his first appearance of the season between the sticks as Jon McLaughlin is spared the last-16 Premier Sports clash ahead of Saturday’s massive showdown against Celtic.

How Rangers lined up in last Champions League group stage game as all eyes on Turkey again

So much has changed at Rangers since they last contested a Champions League group stage match just under 12 years ago. Kenny Miller was sitting in the BT Sport studio to give his verdict on Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side’s heroic night in Holland and was reminded he was the last player to score for the Light Blues at that level.

Jon McLaughlin addresses Rangers 'scrutiny' as he admits Allan McGregor is ramping up the pressure

Jon McLaughlin made a crucial save in Belgium to prevent Rangers going three goals down to Union Saint-Gilloise and almost certainly out of the Champions League. He did the same on Tuesday night to deny PSV’s Philipp Max to keep the scoreline at 2-2, keeping the dream alive ahead of next week’s play-off second leg in Eindhoven.

Rangers would have run riot if VAR did its job but Ibrox side now have an Eindhoven mountain to climb - Hotline

Rangers fans believe their team’s Champions League chances are still alive and kicking after that 2-2 with PSV Eindhoven at Ibrox.

Predicted Rangers XI against St Johnstone as Gio van Bronckhorst faces PSV balancing act

Thankfully for Rangers, they have a Champions League playoff clash to consider while picking today’s team.

5 Rangers burning issues as Gio van Bronckhorst faces Morelos, McGregor and Kent dilemmas ahead of Champions League crunch

Giovanni van Bronckhorst has had plenty of praise for his tactical tweaks on European nights. The half-time switch to a back three at home to Borussia Dortmund to complete a stunning aggregate win over the German giants was seen as a masterclass.

Allan McGregor will be Rangers fan criticism thrown at Gio van Bronckhorst every time a goal is conceded - Kenny Miller

Let’s get one thing straight from the start. If it wasn’t for Jon McLaughlin ’s second-half save with his feet last Tuesday night in Belgium, Rangers would already be out of the Champions League.

gers hopes dented

The Ibrox side’s exciting journey to the Europa League final last season whetted the appetite for European football’s elite club competition.

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Rangers predicted XI with Celtic clash looming as Gio van Bronckhorst looks to strike balance against Queen of the South

How Rangers lined up in last Champions League group stage game as all eyes on Turkey again

Jon McLaughlin addresses Rangers 'scrutiny' as he admits Allan McGregor is ramping up the pressure

Rangers would have run riot if VAR did its job but Ibrox side now have an Eindhoven mountain to climb - Hotline

Predicted Rangers XI against St Johnstone as Gio van Bronckhorst faces PSV balancing act

5 Rangers burning issues as Gio van Bronckhorst faces Morelos, McGregor and Kent dilemmas ahead of Champions League crunch

Allan McGregor will be Rangers fan criticism thrown at Gio van Bronckhorst every time a goal is conceded - Kenny Miller

gers hopes dented