The Rangers boss saw Kemar Roofe, Glen Kamara and James Tavernier limp out of the game which Rangers won thanks to two Borna Barisic penalties and a sublime strike from substitute Ryan Kent.
Joe Aribo gave Rangers the lead after a goalkeeping blunder but two mistakes from Borna Barisic allowed Antwerp level. Steven Davis was harshly penalised for a challenge in the box which left Antwerp ahead at the break and Rangers depleted.
But an impressive reaction from Rangers saw them take the game to their hosts though gaps were left at the back. Substitutes Ryan Jack and Ryan Kent made big impressions off the bench and Barisic atoned for some of his mistakes by converting from the spot in the absence of Tavernier, either side of a very well worked Kent goal which capped an enthralling and eventful 4-3 win for Steven Gerrard’s team.
Here’s how the Rangers players rated.
Player ratings scale - 10: One of the best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: A terrible day at the office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of the worst performances you've seen
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1. Allan McGregor - 7
Little chance with any of the goals and almost stopped powerful penalty. Two key saves in final ten minutesand stroke of luck on the line. Photo: Ian MacNicol
2. James Tavernier - 4
Rumoured to be a pre-match doubt, the right-back broke down midway through the first half and despite valiant attempts to continue he had to be replaced. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
3. Borna Barisic - 6
Roller coaster evening. Atoned for blunders at Antwerp equaliser in conceding free-kick and failing to challenge header by converting pressure penalties for Rangers and almost setting Hagi up for another. Photo: Ian MacNicol
4. Filip Helander - 7
Dependable defender did his reliable duties and kept the ball moving in the second half as Rangers pressed Antwerp into their own half. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos