Man United vs Rangers latest team news as 13 stars missing for Europa League powderkeg

Manchester United vs Rangers could be defined by who is not there as the Scottish side looks at the injury list through their fingers.

Philippe Clement has revealed he has nine players missing for the crunch clash at Old Trafford. Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim meanwhile is coasting on smoother waters with just the four forced absences. Both sides will need to make do as they hope to take a big step towards confirming a place among the competition’s top eight teams – and securing a coveted last-16 spot.

Rangers are currently in eight place, one point behind United, and have had positive experiences on their travels this campaign. The 4-1 victory in Nice was a real highlight. The British rivals will lock horns for the first time since the Premier League giants snatched a 1-0 victory at Ibrox courtesy of a Wayne Rooney penalty in the 2010 Champions League group stage. But if Clement is to to pull off a big result at Old Trafford his fringe players will have to step up.

Record Sport looks at who is available for both sides ahead of their mammoth Europa League encounter.

Former United man Tom Lawrence is a doubt having suffered a hamstring injury since November. At most he could appear on bench following a return to full training. But one ex-United face could be in line for a Red Devils homecoming with Clement confirming first-choice keeper Jack Butland is 'available' as he recovers from an internal bleed in his leg injury. He has been spotted in training this week with protective leg padding as he gears up for a potential return.

Mohamed Diomande has proved a big player recently but he will miss out due to suspension after picking up three yellow cards. Key defender John Souttar is still recovering from a groin injury and