STEVEN GERRARD has been warned Rangers will be facing the Nigerian version of Romelu Lukaku when they face Croatian cracks Osijek this week. Gers travel to the Balkan country for a tricky first leg, second qualifying round tie against Osijek. Henty is looking forward to facing RangersGetty - Contributor They beat PSV Eindhoven home and away last season and have strengthened further in the summer with the addition of powerful hitman Ezekiel Henty. Former AC Milan striker Henty has already been likened to Manchester United striker Lukaku by the Croatian media for his battering ram style and eye for goal. And Nigerian forward Henty – who has also played for Lokomotiv Moscow, Perugia and Videoton can’t wait to face Rangers. He said: “I’ve heard the comparisons with Lukaku and I take it as a massive compliment. I hope one day to emulate him in his career and be as good as him. He has been compared to Romelu LukakuAP:Associated Press “I was happy to get through against Petrocub and I think I gave the fans a taste of what I am can do. I think they were happy with my performance. “I believe we have a good side here and we play better against big teams so Rangers will be ideal for us. RELATED STORIES Ready to fire Steven Gerrard reckons Rangers are close to clicking in front of goal IN THE DOCK New Rangers signing hauled back to court over drunken attack on girlfriend ROAD TO RECOVERY Steven Gerrard gives fitness update on Scott Arfield and Declan John HOOPS AND DREAMS Rangers fans hope new orange Hummel third kit will be worn against Osijek DOC TALKS Gerrard assures Sunderland-bound Docherty he’s part of his ‘long-term vision’ 'POOR MOVE’ Rangers supporters hit out as Greg Docherty prepares to join Sunderland on loan “Rangers are clearly a big club who will be far better than our opponents in the first round. And of course they have a very famous coach. “We are aware of the size of the club and their strengths. But I am not sure they will have experienced a place like our City Garden Stadium. GERS CHASE Liverpool winger Ryan Kent agrees season-long loan deal with Rangers “Our passionate fans will cheer us on and I think we can take a first leg lead to Scotland.” Keep up to date with ALL the latest news, transfers and goals from Scottish football plus fixtures, results and live match commentary
Source: Scottish Sun, News
Source: Scottish Sun, News
