OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:Rangers have officially submitted their 24-man A-list squad to UEFA for the upcoming Europa League campaign, with manager Russell Martin opting for a blend of new recruits, experienced leaders, and promising youngsters.

Rangers have officially submitted their 24-man A-list squad to UEFA for the upcoming Europa League campaign, with manager Russell Martin opting for a blend of new recruits, experienced leaders, and promising youngsters. Key Inclusions

  • Deadline-day arrivals Youssef Chermiti and Derek Cornelius go straight into the squad after completing moves to Ibrox last week.
  • Bojan Miovski, signed from Girona, makes his first European squad and is expected to compete for a starting role in attack.
  • Nicolas Raskin, whose recent omission from the Old Firm derby raised questions about his future, is back in the fold and could play a pivotal role in midfield.

Notable Omissions

  • Kieran Dowell misses out through injury, while Nedim Bajrami has also been left out following limited involvement in recent weeks.
  • Oscar Cortes and John Gentles, currently out on loan, are not part of the A-list squad.
  • Injured duo Dujon Sterling and Rabbi Matondo are also absent, though Rangers may turn to the B-list of homegrown talent for reinforcements.

Full Squad List

Goalkeepers: Jack Butland, Liam Kelly, Kieran Wright
Defenders: James Tavernier, Max Aarons, John Souttar, Derek Cornelius, Nasser Djiga, Jayden Meghoma, Emmanuel Fernandez, Leon King
Midfielders: Joe Rothwell, Connor Barron, Mohamed Diomande, Thelo Aasgaard, Lyall Cameron, Djeidi Gassama, Nicolas Raskin, Mikey Moore
Forwards: Youssef Chermiti, Oliver Antman, Bojan Miovski, Josh Gentles, Danilo

Group Stage Fixtures

Rangers begin their Europa League journey at Ibrox against Genk on 25 September, before facing challenging away trips to Sturm Graz and Brann. A high-profile clash with Roma awaits on 6 November, with further games against Braga, Ferencváros, Ludogorets, and Porto completing the extended league-phase format.

Outlook

With 24 players named, Rangers will rely heavily on their new signings to make an immediate impact. Russell Martin has called on his squad to “embrace the challenge” of European competition as the club aims for a deep run in the tournament.

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