Rangers go into Friday’s Europa League draw as top seeds and that means they can probably dream of another run into the latter stages.
But there is also the chance of a draw that, while glamourous, could mean they face an uphill task as there is the caveat of some massive clubs coming in as second seeds.
Potential opponents include AC Milan, AS Roma, Benfica and Marseille and those clubs boast some top, top names who have been there and done it on the European and world stage.
To be fair to Gers it didn’t faze them when they came up against the likes of Borussia Dortmund on their previous run to the final but they would likely want to avoid some of the stellar names at the stage.
The decorated French striker has a Champions League, a Serie A title and World Cup winners’ medal to his name and counts Chelsea and Arsenal among his former clubs. Now with AC Milan who Rangers could face if they get past Rennes.
A Milan teammate of Giroud’s is fellow former Chelsea star Pulisic. The USA captain rose to prominence at Borussia Dortmund before a move to Stamford Bridge where he also won the UCL. Eight goals and seven assists for Milan this season.
22 caps for France and a Serie A title are not to be sniffed at and neither is a spell at Real Madrid, even it was shortlived.
Dybala, 30, is another World Cup winner although only came on for a minute for Argentina. Also won Serie A five times with Juventus and now plys his trade with AS Roma.
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