Charlie Nicholas predicts Rangers v Braga, outlines ‘big issue’ facing Gerrard
Charlie Nicholas has predicted that Rangers will pick up a win against SC Braga in their Europa League clash on Thursday night.
The Gers host the Portuguese at Ibrox in their Round of 32 First Leg tie having suffered something of a dip in form in recent weeks.
Dropped points against Hearts, Aberdeen, and Kilmarnock have seen the Bears slip 10 points behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership title race, but Nicholas believes that they can rectify things somewhat with a win run midweek.
Speaking to Sky Sports News, he said: “Rangers have been disappointing to say the least since returning from the winter break.
“They got over the line against Livingston, but the big thing that is giving Steven Gerrard issues is the pitch. The storm means the grass will be a struggle to play on, so it will be an in-your-face traditional aggressive style of play that will be thrown at the Portuguese.
“Braga will handle this well, but these sides are always suspect when travelling away from home. They are tidy but you can rough them up.
“Alfredo Morelos has been quiet since coming back, not only in terms of goals but in relation to incidents and cards too. These are the types of games which Morelos will thrive in. ”
They beat Porto and have beaten better teams than this, so I expect them to go and win this.
“It will be a tense affair but a powerful and aggressive performance will ensure Rangers pick up the win.”