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Rangers prepare for Europa League match amid Chermiti injury challenges

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:13 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Rangers prepare for Europa League match amid Chermiti injury challenges

Summary

Rangers will host Jagiellonia Bialystok for the Europa League third qualifying round second leg on Thursday, facing a 2-1 deficit. Manager Derek McInnes expressed disappointment over Youssef Chermiti's ACL injury, which will require surgery next week. He acknowledged the need for proactive transfers due to defensive shortages, confirming interest in PSV winger Couhaib Driouech. Additionally, left-back Tuur Rommens could be sidelined for up to eight weeks. McInnes aims for a win to boost confidence and urged his team to adopt a more aggressive style of play.

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Status Watch

•Rangers host Jagiellonia Bialystok, trailing 2-1 in the tie.
•Youssef Chermiti faces ACL surgery next week.
•Tuur Rommens potentially out for eight weeks.
•Rangers targeting transfers to strengthen the squad.
•McInnes encourages a more risk-taking approach.

Latest Updates

2:13 PMYahoo Sports — McInnes on Chermiti injury, transfers & Europa League decider

What they're saying

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Rangers manager Derek McInnes has addressed the media before Thursday's Europa League third qualifying round tie second leg against Jagiellonia Bialystok, who bring a 2-1 lead to Ibrox. McInnes says the club are "really disappointed" by the news of Youssef Chermiti's ACL injury. Chermiti will see a specialist for an operation in London next week. The manager is glad Rangers can "react" to Chermiti's absence and defensive shortages in the current transfer window.
— Yahoo Sports

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