Rangers goalkeeper Robby McCrorie will start in goal when the Light Blues face FC Alashkert in the Europa League this evening.
With both Allan McGregor and Jon McLaughlin having not travelled with the squad to Armenia, the 23-year-old will be given his chance to impress in goal.
Although not every supporter on Twitter is confident about McCrorie’s ability, the majority are hoping that his quality will shine through:
Having not seen much of him beforehand, thought he was excellent in pre-season. Big opportunity for him.
— Hoojar Mckinney (@Hoojar1978) August 25, 2021
I’m sure he’ll step up, watched him a few times in the reserves few years back and was impressed. Similar to the chance Mcgregor got under Le Guen, let’s hope he takes it??…
— CM93?? (@CraigMacleann93) August 25, 2021
If this is the keeper we have to go with I have every confidence in him. This is his chance.
— Jock Spiers (@StSpiersy) August 25, 2021
Not the tallest but neither were Klos or Goram.
— Noodles Every Night (@Honeyjack82) August 25, 2021
Big chance for the lad to go on and show he can be mcgregors long term successor
— Gareth Lowry (@GarethLowry) August 25, 2021
Must be nerve racking knowing he’s number one for the next two games but that’s all he’s every dreamt off. Go and grab your chance big man ????
— Jake Donovan (@jakedono93) August 25, 2021
Make himself a hero and a contender for the number 1 Jersey next season!
— Uncle Polly 55 (@55_uncle) August 25, 2021
Not sure why we’re talking about it and adding pressure…. He’s played a full season in SPL abd done great – absolutely ready to do his job! Good luck Robbie ⚽️?
— Neil Sanderson (@symbolic11) August 26, 2021
McCrorie is also likely to be in goal for the Old Firm derby against Celtic on Sunday, with McGregor and McLaughlin having to self-isolate, along with a number of other players.
Manager Steven Gerrard will be missing from the dugout for the two matches as well, with assistant Gary McAllister having to take charge of proceedings from the touchline.
It’s certainly not ideal preparation ahead of two huge games, but fans will be keeping their fingers crossed that players like McCrorie will step up to the plate.
