Rangers without midfielder Ryan Jack for return leg against Slavia Prague

Ryan Jack will be absent again for Rangers as he sits out their Europa League last 16 second leg clash with Slavia Prague.

The Scotland midfielder was expected to shrug off a calf complaint but Ibrox boss Steven Gerrard has confirmed he is not in contention to face the Czech champions and may also be a doubt for Sunday’s Old Firm clash at Celtic Park.

Skipper James Tavernier (knee) is still out along with long-term victim Nikola Katic (knee), while Jermain Defoe has not been named in Gers’ European squad. Leon Balogun, however, returns from suspension.

Rangers hold the advantage courtesy of Filip Helander’s away goal in last week’s 1-1 draw at the Eden Arena but defender Borna Barisic, midfielder Glen Kamara and striker Kemar Roofe are walking a disciplinary tightrope, with all in danger of missing the first leg of a potential quarter-final tie should they pick up another booking.

 

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