Tonight, Rangers face off against Braga in the UEFA Europa League. The Portuguese opposition will be travelling to Ibrox tonight to take on Steven Gerrard’s side in the first leg of the Round of 32 stage.
In anticipation of the game, some Gers fans have been discussing their ideal lineup. Rangers fan account @ibroxrocks was one of the accounts to propose a starting eleven.
One of the controversial decisions they made was to drop Ryan Kent for Florian Kamberi. Kent started the last match against Livingston but was replaced by Kamberi early in the second half.
The English winger was purchased from Liverpool in the summer for £6.48 million (as per Transfermarkt). He remains Rangers’ eighth-most expensive signing of all time.
Some Rangers fans responded to their proposal, agreeing that Kent needs a stint out of the team.
Would be happy if that’s the team, Kambeiri did enough on Sunday to merit a start tho I think Kent will probably play
— Billy Brotherston (@Bi11y04) February 19, 2020
It’s my choice as well but he won’t drop Kent.
— Hugh Menzies (@hughm01) February 19, 2020
Ooft. No Kent. Although I agree. He won’t play Hagi and Kent together against team of that quality
— Chris McLaughlin (@Chr1sMcLaughlin) February 19, 2020
It gets my vote, Kent and Aribo have been off the pace recently.
— Alan McGlashan (@alanles007) February 19, 2020
Does Ryan Kent deserve to be dropped against Braga?
Yes
No
However, there were many who think tonight’s game could be the perfect platform for him to regain some form. They expect him to start and think he will have a stormer.
Kent needs a game like tomorrow to get his mojo back, space to run into and I doubt they will double or treble up on him like domestic sides are doing.
— Tags (@tagsbo) February 19, 2020
Think some of the Kent criticism is a bit over the top. In a game where we will have more space and chances to counter he has to start IMO, don’t think a decent 20min from Kamberi is enough to justify that swap.
— BB72 (@BrotherBlue72) February 19, 2020
Can’t see him dropping Kent if honest. He’s been off the boil lately but kent seems to be a big game player for us
— Gazzas flute (@seankbomb) February 19, 2020
Kent will have a stormer tomorrow, then a shocker on Sunday
— davy’s (@ibroxorgolf) February 19, 2020
What do we think?
If Gerrard drops Kent for this match, it will be a huge call. To exclude one of the club’s most expensive players in an important knockout match would be bold.
Only time will tell before we know who Gerrard picks and if he ultimately makes the right decision.