Scott Arfield can’t get away from the fact that Rangers will miss their “leader” against Alashkert tomorrow night.
But the midfielder is adamant they can triumph even in Steven Gerrard ’s absence.
The Ibrox boss will have to watch from afar after a positive Covid test result forced he and several of their first team stars to remain in Glasgow.
Gary McAllister will take the team in Yerevan, although will be in constant contact with the boss.
Skipper James Tavernier will also miss out, along with Ryan Kent and goalkeepers Allan McGregor and John McLaughlin.
But Arfield believes in the strength Rangers have and has urged the youngsters who have been drafted in to savour the experience of the Europa League.
"It isn't an ideal situation of course but every club has been impacted by this,” he said.
"We have a strong squad over here and some young boys are getting a great experience.
"The young players are the lucky ones that gain this experience of seeing the senior players perform and the build-up to this game.
"It won't be that much different, of course, we miss our leader on the side of the pitch but ultimately it is the players who have to go over the line and perform.
"We are always confident because of the dressing room we have, times like this show why we have such a large talented squad.
"We have a huge game tomorrow night, you can look at any negatives you want but if you look at the mentality and the players we have here we are capable of putting in a strong performance and getting a result."
