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Gavin Berry

Kemar Roofe and Aaron Ramsey Rangers injury update as Gio van Bronckhorst faces big decision over key duo

Rangers face an eleventh hour decision over Kemar Roofe and Aaron Ramsey back for their Europa League semi final blockbuster against RB Leipzig.

Boss Gio van Bronckhorst couldn't confirm if the Jamaica international and Welsh superstar will make the make or break tie against the Germans.

The stage is set for a mammoth encounter as the Ibrox side eye their first appearance in a major European final since their run to the UEFA Cup Final in 2008.

The encounter has paled into insignificance over the past 24 hours with the club mourning beloved kitman Jimmy Bell after his untimely passing

And speaking at his pre-match press conference, the Ibrox boss said: "We still have one final training session. At the moment I can't say if Roofe or Ramsey will make the squad tomorrow."

Both Roofe and Ramsey have been absent for Rangers in recent weeks with both not featuring since the thrilling 2-1 Scottish Cup semi final win over Celtic at Hampden.

Rivals Leipzig head to Glasgow amid a ropey run domestically and they toiled for long spells before Angelino's wonder goal secured a vital 1-0 advantage.

But Ibrox has proved the difference in this run to the Europa League final four with Slavia Prague, Brondby, Borussia Dortmund, Red Star and Braga unable to cope with the frenzied atmosphere.

However, it will be an emotional occasional following the passing of iconic kitman Bell. Van Bronckhorst said: "It was a hard day for all of us.

"We are still in shock. We talked about him and shared our personal stories about Jimmy. It was a really big game already, but we are even more determined now to make Jimmy proud.

"We still mourn and are down but the character, belief and determination of my players are there and we will do everything to reach the final. We will be ready."

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