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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Jonny McFarlane

Football legend Jose Mourinho salutes Ibrox greatness as Rangers tie awaits

Jose Mourinho has reacted to his Fenerbahce side's possible draw with Philippe Clement's Rangers - and he can't wait to visit Ibrox.

The Portuguese was speaking after his team drew 2-2 with Anderlecht in Belgium. It was a game marred by crowd trouble but the Turkish side was able to progress comfortably.

And the former Manchester United, Porto, Inter Milan and Chelsea coach mentioned after the game that a visit to Govan's famous stadium is one that would appeal due to the grand nature of the ground.

He said: "The flight time to Olympiakos is shorter so it could be them, but if we have to go to Scotland, we will go. They have a great stadium.


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"It doesn't matter to us. It doesn't matter who our opponent is in the first match we will play in Istanbul. Fred will be an important absence for us there. We will forget about the Europa League now."

Rangers can also face Bodo/Glimt who defeated Dutch side Twente after a pulsating 5-2 win. It means that Sam Lammers won't get the chance of a return to his former club and is a result that was all the more impressive because it fell during the Norwegian side's league shut down.

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