How to watch Rangers vs Jablonec: kick-off time, and team news.
Rangers face FK Jablonec in the UEFA Conference League Playoff round first leg on Thursday at Ibrox.
It’s not where the club or fans want to be, but it’s the reality after the crushing disappointment of Europa League elimination after Jagiellonia Bialystok prevailed last week.
The League Cup victory over St Mirren was the best of the season so far for Derek McInnes’ side and the 4-3-3 deployed in that game should be retained to give the Gers the best chance against the Czech outfit.
Jablonec are coming to Ibrox to get a result, but as the manager said, Rangers should be giving the visitors a more difficult evening.
It’s time to put down a marker.
Here is everything you need to know about Rangers vs Jablonec, including the kick-off time, how to watch, and the latest team news.
When is Rangers v Jablonec
Rangers play Jablonec on Thursday 20 August.
Kick-off is at 7.45pm at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow.
This game comes before a break in the domestic schedule, with the return leg in Czechia up next for Rangers.
How to watch Rangers v Jablonec
The only place to watch the game in the UK and Ireland is on Rangers TV. Exclusively.
No other mainstream broadcasters will be covering the important Europa League tie.
Full info below.
Who are Jablonec?
FK Jablonec finished fifth in the Czech First League last season, leading to qualification for the Conference League.
The club hails from the northern city of Jablonec nad Nisou.
Jablonec last played in Europe, and the Conference League, back in the 2020/21 season when they reached the group stages. That came after they were eliminated from the Europa League by Celtic.
This season, they have beaten Varazdin of Croatia and RFS of Latvia in Conference League qualification.
Rangers v Jablonec team news
Rangers are strengthened for this game with James Penrice and Kosta Nedeljkovic available for selection in the full-back positions.
Suddenly, Rangers have a different dimension going forward and that will be crucial.
There are no new injury issues going into this game, while Thelo Aasgaard will return to the group after his League Cup suspension.
The Rangers team news for Jablonec is likely to largely reflect the side that performed so well last Sunday.
That would include a vote of faith in Ryan Naderi, who still needs to show a higher level, but there was encouragement in how the team attacked overall.
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