Rangers v Benfica predicted XI: 26-year-old playmaker & 23-year-old winger return
Rangers v Benfica predicted XI: 26-year-old playmaker & 23-year-old winger return
Benfica will be visiting Rangers in the Europa League Round of 16, and our expected starting lineup includes a few returning surprises.
The game is currently tied at 2-2 as the Gers enter the match at a packed Ibrox,
having proven they are more than capable of competing with the Portuguese.
Rangers, who last made it to the Europa League Final in Seville just two years ago, have also shown that they
are more than capable of doing so.
Benfica, who were eliminated from the Champions League this season, are undoubtedly fierce opponents. Here, we get a sneak peek into
Philippe Clement’s thoughts with a probable starting lineup for the match.
Rangers welcome Benfica in Europa League
Rangers’ back five has been looking more and more established lately, with Jack Butland—who is now waiting
on word regarding a call-up to England—as the true number one.
Without a doubt, the top names on the team sheet are James Tavernier and Connor Goldson, while John Souttar has established himself
as the vice captain of the Rangers’ preferred partner.
Ridvan Yilmaz has emerged as a left-back, with Borna Barisic seemingly on the verge of finalizing his
departure at the end of the campaign.
John Lundstram may currently be listed as the #1 outfield player in the middle of the park,
but the gifted Mohamed Diomande is not far behind him.
Todd Cantwell, a 26-year-old attacking midfielder, has also trained ahead of the game, and we are counting on him to start, with Tom
Lawrence ready to contribute from the bench.
Cyriel Dessers will likely continue to lead the line in the final third, although former Benfica youth player Fabio Silva has been making an
impression off the left in recent games.
We’re picking Rabbi Matondo, 23, to enter from the right side after he returned against the Hibs, casting serious doubt on his
participation due to injuries sustained by Ross McCausland and Dujon Sterling.
Rangers predicted XI v Benfica – 4-2-3-1
GK – Jack Butland
DR – James Tavernier
DC – Connor Goldson
DC – John Souttar
DL – Ridvan Yilmaz
CDM – John Lundstram
CDM – Mohamed Diomande
RW – Rabbi Matondo
CAM – Todd Cantwell
LW – Fabio Silva
ST – Cyriel Dessers
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