Rangers are still searching for their first pre-season win and will hope to round off their preparation with a victory against Union Berlin.
Philippe Clement’s side lost their third successive friendly of the summer by slumping to a 2-1 defeat at Birmingham City on Wednesday. The state of affairs both on and off the park hasn’t filled the Ibrox faithful with much optimism going into a powderkeg season, where Celtic could equal their cherished record of 55 titles and overtake the Light Blues’ overall trophy haul.
Gers face a difficult start to the season away at Tynecastle before their quest for the Champions League group stages begins with a two-legged qualifier, mostly likely against Dynamo Kyiv who thrashed Partizan Belgrade 6-2. Of course, pre-season is all about building up fitness before the competitive action starts, but Clement will be keen to instill a winning feeling ahead of next week’s Premiership opener. Here, Football Scotland tells
you everything you need to know ahead of this weekend’s meeting in Germany.
Unfortunately, the game will not be covered by UK television. However, fans can purchase a pay-per-view pass from Rangers TV for £7.99.
Team news
Rangers will be without crocked duo Nico Raskin and Hamza Igamane. Connor Goldson has also played his last game for the club as he finalises a move to Aris Limassol, while Todd Cantwell is on his way out after submitting two transfer requests. Outcast Sam Lammers has been banished to the B team but is on the verge of joining FC Twente. Captain James Tavernier is wanted by Trabzonspor but could feature after playing 45 minutes against Birmingham City.
Union Berlin head coach Bo Svensson will be without injured trio Alexander Schwolow, Jérôme Roussillon and Kevin Volland. Former Celtic star Josip Juranovic may feature.