Michael Beale has travelled to Armenia with Rangers despite reports suggesting that he was absent from this morning's flight.

The Ibrox first team coach was pictured at Glasgow Airport alongside Gary McAllister but there was no sign of manager Steven Gerrard.

Skipper James Tavernier was also absent alongside teammates Calvin Bassey, Scott Wright and Ryan Kent.

Robbie McCrorie looks set to start in the goal for Rangers with Allan McGregor and Jon McLaughlin also not reporting for this morning's flight.

The Ibrox club have not divulged how many players have been affected.

A club statement read: “Rangers can confirm that during our testing schedule, we have received positive Covid-19 tests.

“Those identified as positive are now in self isolation along with ‘close contacts’.

“We have followed best practice in our procedures and protocols. From the outset of the pandemic, Rangers has worked closely with the Scottish Government and Scottish football to ensure the health of our staff is protected at all times. We will continue to do so.”

Rangers face Alashkert in Armenia on Thursday in the second leg of the play-off after winning the first leg 1-0.

They then host Postecoglou’s in-form team in the cinch Premiership on Sunday ahead of the international break.