‘I got told…’ – Taverneir reveals news on Rangers fans at Ibrox before 5.45 Benfica kick off

James Tavernier said that despite the early kickoff against Benfica, Rangers supporters could have sold out Ibrox three times over.

Prior to kickoff on March 14, the captain of the Gers told TNT Sports that the players will need the “electric” atmosphere in Glasgow to help them level the score following a 2-2 draw in Lisbon.

He related what he had heard about the degree of demand to attend another Rangers European night, despite the less than perfect time.

Tavernier stated: “And I want to say thank you to the fans because I’ve been told we could have sold the stadium three times over. You want to hear that.”

Thus, a heartfelt thank you to the supporters. They intend to deliver. Yes, we are excited about the early kickoff. The boys are all set.

Rangers supporters flock in large numbers despite the European kickoff hour.
The fact that the pivotal return leg in Scotland had been pushed to an inconvenient early window did not cheer supporters.

It should come as no surprise, though, that there was never any danger of supporters of Philippe Clement failing to show up in large numbers on such a momentous event.
Derek Ferguson believes that the impact of the “quite incredible” home fans at Ibrox will play a major part in what is expected to be a tense matchup with the Portuguese giants.

It turned out to be precisely that two seasons ago, as teams like Borussia Dortmund and on the path to the championship, RB Leipzig were defeated.

And with Rangers so thinly stacked as a result of incessant injury worries in recent weeks, a repeat performance is probably required, though Todd Cantwell should be able to contribute off the bench following his recuperation.

Jair Tavares of Hibs has identified the Englishman, Fabio Silva, John Lundstram, and captain Tavernier as crucial players for this match; they will all probably need to speak out to maintain the momentum on three fronts.

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