Rangers predicted XI vs Benfica: 21-year-old forced out of position

The Europa League last 16 matchup between Rangers and Benfica is set to begin in Lisbon, and it promises to be one of the biggest

matches of the team this year.

that has only lost two of its previous 24 games across all competitions.

However, those two defeats came in their previous two matches against Sporting CP and Porto. So it’s either going to be a good time to

play the Portuguese giants or a bad time – because their fans will be desperate for a convincing response.

As for Rangers and their team news, Clement has an injury-ravaged squad to choose his starting XI from tonight. Just as the club were

easing away from their injury problems, the issues have reared its ugly head again.

For the match against Benfica, seven first-team members from the Europa League knockout phase roster may be absent. Danilo, Todd

Cantwell, Kieran Dowell, Rabbi Matondo, and Abdallah Sima are unquestionably out.

Ross McCausland is undoubtedly hurt, and based on Clement’s Wednesday press conference, Scott Wright is also likely hurt.

Playing Dujon Sterling and Fabio Silva out wide in Lisbon appears to be Clement’s only option for solving his winger conundrum.

Fabio Silva to occupy left wing

If Ross McCausland is deemed unavailable, Clement is left with no other option. The young player was the victim of a horrific tackle on

Saturday against Motherwell, and it’s obvious that he’s attempting to get better quickly enough.

McCausland has trained independently, according to the manager, but he is still doubtful for tonight. Although it’s not ideal, Fabio

Silva has recently been used off the left.

Not too many other modifications ought to occur. It is anticipated that Mohamed Diomande and Ridvan Yilmaz

will both make their Europa League debuts this season.

Tom Lawrence, who has one goal and one assist in the Europa League this season, should be the offensive

midfielder behind Cyriel Dessers [FotMob].

This is our Rangers projected starting lineup for tonight’s first-leg matchup between the Ibrox team and Benfica, as they aim to

maintain their incredible record in the competition.

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