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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Ewan Paton

Rangers injury update issued ahead of Panathinaikos clash

Russell Martin has provided an update on the fitness of his Rangers squad ahead of their Champions League qualifier with Panathinaikos.

The former Southampton boss is set for his competitive debut in the dugout at Ibrox on Tuesday night as the Greek side come to town.

The teams will lock horns in the first leg of the Champions League qualifier, with the return leg taking place in Greece next week.

New signing Thelo Aasgaard will miss the game for Rangers, as he recovers from a knock. 

However, in a positive update from the manager, it was revealed that Hamza Igamane, Cyriel Dessers and Djeidi Gassama are all ready to play a part in the game, albeit not for 90 minutes.

"Thelo is the only injury concern, our great medical team is working really hard to get him back," Martin told the media. "To come through pre-season with only one injury concern is really good, and it is a collaborative effort.

"Cyriel, Hamza and Djeidi are all ready to contribute, not ready for 90 minutes just yet, but we will see them at some point over the two ties."


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Meanwhile, the new head coach called on Ibrox to get behind the side as they look to push for league phase football in UEFA's top competition. 

He added: "We will need the supporters; they have been brilliant with me around the city.

"I hope they can feel a freshness and energy in their team tomorrow night."

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