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Gabriel McKay

Rangers given Europa League boost as major Bayer Leverkusen obstacle 'to be removed'

Rangers will be able to continue their Europa League campaign if reported new government guidelines are approved.

The Gers are 3-1 down from the first leg of their tie with Bayer Leverkusen in March, but have still to play the away leg.

Even if Steven Gerrard 's side were able to pull off a miracle there were serious doubts about their ability to keep playing in the competition.

The UK government has announced that all international arrivals must quarantine for 14 days - meaning any visiting team would not be able to play.

Now though The Times is reporting that people involved in elite sports will be exempt from the rule so long as they can account for their movements and activities.

UEFA plans to resume both the Champions League and the Europa League in August.

That in itself could pose problems for Rangers though, who have not played since March.

The SPFL season is slated to begin in August, while the Bundesliga has already returned to action.

Leverkusen have won three of their four matches since German football came back, with the most recent coming as they beat Freiburg 1-0 on Friday night.

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