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Mya Bollan

Aaron Ramsey calls Rangers fans to action and hints 'plan' was behind Braga first leg absence

Aaron Ramsey is hoping that an Ibrox home support can help Rangers through during tomorrow night's Europa League quarter final second leg.

The Light Blues are tasked with overturning a 1-0 deficit after a defeat away to Braga last week.

The Portuguese side travel to Glasgow tomorrow night - Thursday 14 April - to settle the tie in front of 50,000 strong Rangers support.

And the Rangers midfielder is hoping to make it a night to remember.

Ramsey highlighted the importance of a home crowd as he hopes to play his part in the huge game.

Aaron Ramsey didn't start the first leg but is hoping to make an impact during tomorrow's clash. (SNS)

Speaking during a press conference on Wednesday morning, he said: "The fans have been amazing, I had heard the stories before I arrived. The atmosphere they create is unbelievable and hopefully, they help us get through."

Ramsey didn't start the first leg in Portugal but was in Giovanni van Bronckhorst 's starting 11 in Paisley at the weekend.

Questions have been asked in terms of why the midfielder was left out last week, but it seems to have been all part of the plan.

The Juventus loanee said: "I have had a plan over the past few weeks which has went well and now hopefully I can be involved to help us progress to the next round."

Ramsey has been troubled by injuries throughout the last few seasons but is starting to find his groove within the Rangers side.

He added: "I'm feeling good, I know I've been lacking that consistency over the past few years. I've been feeling better and stronger and looking forward to finding my rhythm and showing what I am capable of doing.

"I came here to win. This is a huge game for us to progress and there is pressure on you here, I have experience at clubs playing under this pressure - hopefully I can help make this a successful season for us."

It comes as Van Bronckhorst's men suffer another injury blow.

The Ibrox gaffer confirmed this morning that Filip Helander will not be available for selection tomorrow after coming off injured during the St Mirren game at the weekend.

The centre-half is now out for the remainder of the season.

However, he said John Lundstram has trained - despite an injury at the weekend - with Ryan Jack and Calvin Bassey also available after sitting out the weekend's Premiership victory.

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