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Robert Fairnie

What Rangers fans are saying about Steven Gerrard's surprise team selection for Leverkusen match

Steven Gerrard sprung a surprise with his Rangers team to take on Bayer Leverkusen – and supporters have had plenty to say about it.

Ianis Hagi is among the substitutes with Brandon Barker handed a surprise start on the right wing.

Filip Helander is also preferred to George Edmundson in the centre of defence.

The Rangers starting XI is as follows: McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Helander, Barisic, Jack, Davis, Aribo, Barker, Kent, Morelos.

Here's what fans had to say about the line-up on social media.

"I actually don't know what to say... I look at that team and think that Steven Gerrard is giving minutes to certain players. Are we writing tonight off and prioritising the league?" - @CF3Loyal

"Right good yin, where's the real line-up? You missed Hagi" - @RangersSpares_

"Would've taken Hagi & Edmundson over Barker & Helander like..." - @TheBizzaah95

"Hagi on the bench? C'mon Mr Rangers we have to go all guns blazing if we want a result tonight! Hagi can't be on the bench" - @jonesie_72

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Other fans were a bit more positive about the team, and are excited to see what Barker has to offer after an impressive pre-season.

"Brandon Barker announce yourself..." - @OhItsSteely

"Barker first half hat-trick incoming. Zero to hero. - @redbetweenwhite

"Barker looked good in pre-season, hoping he can be another second season success for Rangers. Tonight is his chance to lay down a marker" - @scottmcaulay1

"Quality team. Pressure's off and good to get some minutes into Helander. Gives Barker the chance to impress also" - @nicol_euan

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