Rangers reshuffle for Club Brugge clash Meghoma set to start

Rangers swap midfield options in a late squad update ahead of the Champions League qualifier with Club Brugge.

Rangers reshuffle for Club Brugge clash Meghoma set to start

Rangers manager Russell Martin has made a late change to the squad for the Champions League qualifier with Club Brugge. Meghoma, 19, has been added on loan from Brentford and is the likely starter at left back for the first leg at Ibrox. Jefte is out of the squad as a move to Palmeiras nears, while Ridvan Yilmaz remains unavailable. The changes follow previous adjustments that brought Mikey Moore and Thelo Aasgaard into the fold. The club still aims to secure a spot in the group stage and the potential £40 million prize money, a factor that can shape a high pressure selection.

This late reshuffle signals Rangers are betting on youth to spark something in a high stakes tie. Meghoma’s likely role on the left flank suggests the manager wants pace and energy in wide areas. The absence of Jefte and Yilmaz hints at flexibility across the backline and forward planning for the next rounds.

Economic pressure sits alongside football risk. A successful run brings a large prize, which can justify giving younger players minutes. The challenge for Martin is to balance short term results with building a squad capable of competing at the top level next season.

Highlights

The result of this tie may shape how the club plans for the summer