Rangers Face Ibrox Comeback to Keep Europa League Campaign Alive
The tie will decide whether Rangers remain in the Europa League or drop into Conference League qualifying.
Overview
- Rangers trail Jagiellonia Białystok 2-1 from the first leg and must overturn that deficit at Ibrox on Thursday to stay in the Europa League path.
- Scans have confirmed forward Youssef Chermiti suffered an ACL injury and will be sidelined for a significant period, and left-back Tuur Rommens is out for several weeks with a groin problem.
- New manager Derek McInnes remains without a win in his first three matches, increasing scrutiny of his selection and tactics ahead of the second leg.
- The club is reported to be working in the short transfer window to plug gaps, including the reported signing of winger Couhaib Driouech and interest in a loan for Jayden Meghoma.
- If Rangers progress they will meet Georgian side FC Iberia in the Europa League play-off in late August, and failure would drop them into the final Conference League qualifying tie against the Jablonec or RFS winner, creating urgent squad-registration and financial stakes.