Rangers boss Steven Gerrard says Borna Barisic will be fit to play in Europa League clash with Braga

Borna Barisic will be fit for Rangers’ crucial Europa League clash against Braga.

Ibrox boss Steven Gerrard says the left-back, who has missed the last two games after picking up a hip injury, will be available for selection tomorrow night.

At his pre-match press conference this morning, Gerrard said: “The squad is looking good, Borna played the majority of yesterday’s session so is available for selection.

“If we can find a performance against a team the level of Braga it will bring the confidence and belief that we need, some of our best performances have been in the Europa League.”

Andy Halliday had deputised for Barisic, who was taken off during the Scottish Cup win over Hamilton.

The Croatian missed the weekend win over Livingston, as well as the defeat at Kilmarnock which left Rangers’ title hopes looking distant.

Gerrard will, however, be without the suspended Ryan Jack for the first leg following his red card against Young Boys.

And should Alfredo Morelos or Glen Kamara pick up a booking on Thursday, they’ll miss the second leg in Portugal.

VAR will be in operation for the first time at Ibrox, and it’s something Gerrard says his players are prepared for.

He said: “The players are well aware of VAR but it will be slightly different than what we are used to. It is important to keep playing even if a flag goes up or doesn’t go up.

“The good thing from our point of view is that they are doing everything they can to improve it. It will become a more enjoyable thing and make the game fairer. It is important the buzz and euphoria of a goal is not taken away from fans.”