Champions League - Team news: Rothen luck

Eurosport - Tue, 24 Nov 10:38:00 2009

Jerome Rothen has been ruled out of Rangers' Champions League Group G clash with Stuttgart in Glasgow.

2009-10 SPL Rangers Jerome Rothen - 0

The France midfielder is suffering from sinus trouble and will play no part in the game at Ibrox.

Steven Naismith is also a doubt with concerns over both his hamstring and his calf.

Kris Boyd, usually overlooked for European ties, is carrying a calf strain but stands a chance of being passed fit.

Madjid Bougherra returned late from international duty with Algeria and Gers boss Walter Smith will make a late call on the defender.

Should Bougherra miss out, Danny Wilson will retain his place in central defence alongside David Weir.

DaMarcus Beasley is back in contention but Pedro Mendes, Maurice Edu and Kirk Broadfoot all remain sidelined through injury.

Rangers lie bottom of Group G and are facing elimination from the tournament - they will be bumped out no matter of their own result should Unirea beat Sevilla at home in the other game.

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