EX-Rangers star Andrei Kanchelskis is ideally placed to assess their Europa League tie with FC Ufa having managed the Russians. And he’s convinced Rangers will be too strong for Ufa and can book their place in the Group Stages of the competition. Andrei Kanchelskis in action for Rangers in 2001Times Newspapers Ltd Steven Gerrard’s side eased past Maribor this week and now travel to face the Bashkortostan side in the play-off round. Kanchelskis signed for Rangers in 1998 and won two league titles, three Scottish Cups and a League Cup with the Ibrox side. When he moved into coaching after he retired, he became the first ever manager of Ufa and helped them win promotion from the third tier of Russian football to their Premier League before going on to manage Jurmala in Latvia and then Solyaris Moscow. And 49-year-old Kanchelskis – who was capped for the Soviet Union, the CIS and Russia – is convinced Rangers will be too strong for Ufa. Kanchelskis at Ibrox last seasonKeith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow He said: “I would say the chances are 70 per cent in favour of Rangers and only 30 per cent for Ufa. “I watched Ufa in their match in Luxembourg against Progres and they looked terrible. If they play like that against Rangers, they will lose heavily. “Perhaps Ufa were tired, but they also looked naive tactically too. I couldn’t see what style they were attempting to play. “In fairness, to Ufa, just getting to the this stage in their first season in European football is an achievement in itself. RELATED STORIES BUFFALO SOLDIER Alfredo Morelos laps up Rangers fan applause after Maribor Europa win ‘No-brainer’ Gers asked if I wanted McGregor back..that was a stupid question says Gerrard Show us respect Gerrard has accused Bordeaux of disrespecting Morelos and Rangers Euro charge UEFA charge Maribor after Rangers clash as objects are thrown on park 'Share the load’ Gerrard allowing 'no excuses’ as Rangers juggle Euro and domestic business FOOTIE CLASHES Ex-ref claims Maribor cops were 'looking for trouble’ with Rangers fans “The first leg in Glasgow will see 50,000 fans at Ibrox and a full stadium will be a new experience for them. “With Rangers, even when they were in the fourth division in Scotland, they were still getting around 30,000 fans every week. IN A JAM Rangers target Kyle Lafferty ‘silences’ Hearts fan over lack of loyalty tweet “I had a great time both when I was a player in Glasgow and when I was manager of Ufa. “So I will support both teams and hope for two great games of football. But I honestly think Rangers will comfortably win.” 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
