Tuesday evening sees Rangers welcome Union Saint Gilloise as they look to overturn a two goal deficit.
Gio van Bronckhorst 's side have it all to do if they are to keep their dream of a first Champions League group stage campaign since 2010 alive. It is a huge night at Ibrox with huge pressure on the manager and the players but Rangers legend Barry Ferguson reckons his former side have what it takes to get the job.
Rangers will be holding onto hopes of another historic European night in Govan and the return of Alfredo Morelos - who marked his comeback with a goal on Saturday - is sure to provide a well needed boost. Many will feel the battle should be half as hard after VAR awarded a controversial penalty to the Belgians who went on to double their lead from the spot after an alleged Connor Goldson handball. But last week is in the past now and it is a two goal (at least) task that awaits GVB and his men, with Ferguson insisting tomorrow's night's performance doesn't need to be pretty, it just needs to include home side goals.
Speaking on Go Radio's Football Show, Ferguson said: "It is a pressure situation tomorrow night. Rangers know what they need to do.
“The fans will be going there in their numbers with demands and expectations put on them (the players) and that is what you need. I fully expect Rangers to come flying out the traps. I’ve heard people saying ‘Oh they need to be a bit cagey and watch’. No. They need to go and win the game by more than three goals.
“I’d just take going through. Whether it is extra-time or not I couldn’t care less. Rangers just need to make sure they’re in the next round against either PSV or Monaco.
“They need to throw everything at Union SG. Whether that is playing rubbish and just making sure they get through or playing brilliant and scoring loads of goals. Who cares? Just make sure you get through. I think it will be a cagey night but I think Rangers will have enough to get through.”
Fellow panelist Mark Guidi also gave his opinion on just how important tomorrow evening's clash is. “They will all be on edge tomorrow night. From the stands, to the manager and onto the pitch." He added.
“This is Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s biggest game as a Rangers manager. He’s already had a European final as a Rangers manager, now he’s got a game where they’ve got to go and win by two clear goals.”
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