Steven Gerrard issues midfield injury update ahead of Europa League visit of Standard Liege

Steven Gerrard will be without a key midfielder – but is hoping to welocme one back when Belgian side Standard Liege line up against his side at Ibrox tomorrow.
Ryan Jack is likely to miss tomorrow night's match. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)Ryan Jack is likely to miss tomorrow night's match. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Ryan Jack is likely to miss tomorrow night's match. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

The Rangers boss watched Brandon Barker limp out of Sunday’s 4-0 Betfred Cup win over Falkirk and the former Hibs and anchester City winger will be given time to shake off the ankle knock.

Joe Aribo’s return to the first team co-incided with the Nigerian international’s return to his creative best but after being sidelined with a stomach bug, the former Charlton man may be an option.

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However fellow midfielder Ryan Jack is a major doubt for the Europa League clash and looks likely to sit out the match with Standard.

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Connor Goldson is likely to start beside Leon Balogun in defence with Niko Katic still recovering from his knee injury and Filip Helander isolating after testing positive for coronavirus.

Allan McGregor could break Barry Ferguson’s club European appearance record if he plays in goals tomorrow.

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