Rangers news: Steven Gerrard's side might get a bye to the Europa League group stage

Rangers are due to face the Russian side on Thursday and then again a week later as they bid to reach the Europa League group stages.

But the FC UFA president Shamil Gazizov admits there are doubts over whether they will be able to travel to the UK for the first leg in Glasgow.

He said: “We are actively engaged in trying to obtain British visas. But everyone must understand this is a very difficult and challenging situation.

“After the game against Dinamo, we will go with our prepared documents to the British Embassy.