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Despite another 1-1 draw in the league, Rangers are in the driver’s seat in Europe ahead of locking horns with Viktoria Plzen for the return leg of the Champions League third qualifying round encounter. Having clinched a commanding 3-0 win at Ibrox, the Glasgow giants must focus now on defending the three-goal cushion in Czechia on Tuesday night.

Russell Martin has a lot to work on following back-to-back setbacks in the Premiership. However, qualifying in the main draw alongside the European elites would be a massive statement for the Light Blues, as they would receive a significant financial boost while rebuilding the squad with several new names across the pitch.

Predicted 4-3-3 Rangers Lineup To Face Viktoria Plzen

Defence

Jack Butland has regained his place between the sticks, but he must prove his worth week in and week out to cement the ‘number 1′ spot amid the Gers’ interest in the young Arsenal shot-stopper Karl Hein.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – AUGUST 05: Oliver Antman of Rangers vies with Karel Spáčil of FC Viktoria Plzeň during the UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round First Leg match between Rangers and Viktoria Plzen at Ibrox Stadium on August 05, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Despite being sent off against Dundee, Nasser Djiga would be available to partner with John Souttar for the European outing. Yet the Light Blues must bolster themselves by bringing a left-footed centre-half to offer more balance in the heart of the backline. Substitute James Tavernier rescued a point by scoring a last-gasp equaliser, and the gaffer must restore the veteran Englishman down the right, thus shifting Max Aarons on the left in place of Jefte. The Brazilian left-back could be rotated with either of the fullback pair.

Midfield

Martin has switched to a 4-2-3-1 from 4-3-3 in recent games to utilise Lyall Cameron’s creativity as a ‘number 10’. While Thelo Aasgaard fits better as an attacking playmaker, his injury absence leaves the manager with little depth in and around the attacking third. He should revert to a three-man midfield and deploy Nicolas Raskin and Mohamed Diomande as central midfielders. The duo, along with veteran Joe Rothwell, would offer more stability and composure in the middle of the park. Cameron, as well as Kieran Dowell and Connor Barron, might get introduced as second-half substitutes.

Besides being linked with a summer exit, Hamza Igamane remains sidelined due to fitness reasons. Both Cyriel Dessers and Danilo lack the pace and precision while spearheading the attack. Yet, the Nigerian ‘number 9′ is expected to retain his place for the experience he offers up top. Oliver Antman and Djeidi Gassama have been roped in as wide attacking options, and the Rangers’ summer recruits must make things work down the flanks similar to the first-leg fixture. Mikey Moore, who turned 18 this week, could finally be involved, having completed a season-long loan move from Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month.