Team news and stats ahead of Sparta Prague vs Rangers in the Europa League group stage on Thursday; kick-off 5.45pm.
Team news
Sparta Prague striker Lukas Julis is out with a groin injury, while the hosts will also be without Ladislav Krejci, Casper Hojer and Borek Dockal through injury.
Rangers, who lost 2-0 against Lyon in their first Europa League group game, have Ryan Kent out with a hamstring injury, and both Filip Helander (knee) and Ryan Jack (calf) are unavailable.
Goalkeeper Allan McGregor may be recalled, alongside Borna Barisic and Steven Davis.
Steven Gerrard has hinted he may have difficulties in putting a squad together, saying on Wednesday: "The team is changing a lot this season with injuries/COVID so it can be difficult to find a rhythm and pick a settled team. At any given moment this season, you can be thrown a curveball."
Gerrard hoping to put on show for kids
Steven Gerrard is hoping Rangers put on a football show for Czech Republic schoolkids in Thursday's Europa League game against Sparta Prague.
After racist chanting at the Letna Stadium, UEFA ordered the next home game - against the Scottish champions - to be played behind closed doors.
However, European football's governing body subsequently agreed to the proposal to let around 10,000 kids into the Group A fixture free of charge with some adult supervision.
Gerrard said: "I think it is a good opportunity for the kids to see a really important match. Obviously we are responsible for trying to make that game as good as possible, so let's hope it is a good spectacle and an enjoyable game for the kids.
"It is certainly better than it being empty for sure, at least there will be an atmosphere."
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Opta stats
When are the Europa League group stage games?
Matchday 2: September 30 2021
Matchday 3: October 21 2021
Matchday 4: November 4 2021
Matchday 5: November 25 2021
Matchday 6: December 9 2021
All the key Europa League dates
Round of 16: March 10 & 17 2022
Quarter-finals: April 7 & 14 2022
Semi-finals: April 28 & May 5 2022
Final: May 18 2022 (Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium, Seville)