"They're a very, very strong team individually - especially on the wings," left-back Emir Karic said of Rangers, who lost 1-0 at home to Genk on Matchday 1."
"We have a plan and no-one needs to worry about us going in unprepared. [The Merkur Arena] is always a real cauldron."
"It is another different challenge, another European night and another chance to have a brilliant night together," said Martin. "I am looking forward to it, especially off the back of a good feeling in the group after Sunday. [We] showed a lot of character, dug in together and showed a lot of spirit, a lot of fight and a willingness to run."
Sturm Graz secured a dramatic 1-0 derby win over Hartberg via a 95th-minute own goal by Dominic Vincze. The victory leaves Sturm two points behind Rapid Vienna with a game in hand and shifts focus to earning first Europa League points after a 2-0 loss at Midtjylland. Rangers arrive having lost at home to Genk and won 2-1 at Livingston, with manager Russell Martin noting improved spirit, character and fight in recent weeks. Sturm's squad has returning midfielder Otar Kiteishvili back in training but remains without injured Daniil Khudyakov, Axel Kayombo and Arjan Malic; two defenders are ineligible.
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