They don't come much bigger than this. Tomorrow, Rangers play a winner-takes-all tie against PSV in a replay of last season's Champions League play-off.

From the prospect of starting in a back three to Rabbi Matondo's role, our writers have answered your big talking points from social media below.

At what point does Matondo move from an impact substitute to a regular starter? (Twitter)

Perhaps the biggest discussion point ahead of tomorrow's tie is the Welsh winger's role. Does he play from the start, given his impact in recent weeks has been so impressive, to maximise his time on the pitch or, will Michael Beale count on the 22-year-old's role from the bench once again?

This is a game likely to be played in big spaces. PSV will be expected to commit numbers forward and therefore, would it not make perfect sense for Rangers to throw boundless pace in response? Last week it wasn't until Matondo's arrival into the game that the Ibrox side's dynamic on the left truly clicked and despite giving his marker a head start in the transition leading to his goal, the attacker made up serious ground before a calm first-time finish across his body.

Matondo's role as an impact sub has also proved beneficial in the league. Look at his carries in appearances against Livingston and Ross County. Not only is the attacker receiving the ball and driving from angles that are unique to his profile compared to other options at Beale's disposal, but he's making up serious ground while doing so.

Andre Ramalho endured a difficult evening up against the physical profiles of Abdallah Sima and Cyriel Dessers last week. In this writer's opinion, the best formula would see a continuation of last week's approach. To test and tire the Dutch side's resolve before attacking it with pace in the second half. This game likely won't be won by Rangers in the opening hour, so allow Matondo to impact spaces when PSV's legs have tired.

Joshua Barrie

Do you think we'll move to a back three against PSV? (Twitter)

As covered in greater detail during last week's match analysis, Rangers' defensive performance against PSV at Ibrox was strong. Defensive set-pieces accounted for half of the 1.41xG conceded and Beale's already emphasised the importance of levelling up the scores in this department. 

What's more, Peter Bosz's side enjoyed 69 percent of possession in the first leg. Beale's team are extremely well-drilled and disciplined without the ball and consequentially, they're happy to spend periods of the game in that phase. Last week their defensive set-up saw Nico Raskin split his time between pressing Ibrahim Sangare, a ploy which led to the first goal, and doubling up on Johan Bakayoko alongside Borna Barisic. On the other side, James Tavernier and Jose Cifuentes were responsible for marshalling Sergino Dest and Nao Lang. Although PSV found some joy down that side their attacking play lacked its usual fluidity, unable to create overloads out wide and missing the natural left foot of Patrick van Aanholt at left-back.

Although it's natural to think more defenders = a stronger defensive performance, if Rangers play an extra man in defence from the off, will they lose cover further up the pitch which protected their box last time out? Will a player down in the top line make pressing PSV, as was the case for Sima's goal, all the more difficult?

Perhaps starting a more defensive profile in Lundstram would make sense in place of Cifuentes, with the midfielder offering the option of slotting into centre-back if needed. Rangers shouldn't deviate too far from an approach that delivered success last week, however. 

Joshua Barrie

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Is this team ready for this game? Have they gelled enough to get a result in the Netherlands? (YouTube)

The lack of cohesion displayed during the opening-day defeat against Kilmarnock was alarming, but Rangers have shown promising signs recently. As Joshua stated in his previous answer, Rangers’ defensive structure was impressive in the first leg and it’s imperative they maintain a similar level of positional discipline in Eindhoven. PSV will have periods of sustained possession and apply significant pressure on Rangers’ defence, which must remain focused. There was always going to be a period of adaption due to the extent of the rebuild this summer, but talk of ‘gelling’ should dissipate soon as this group builds relationships.

While Rangers need to be switched on defensively, they can exploit weaknesses in PSV’s game to progress into the group stages. There’s no disputing that PSV are a quality outfit but they do give up opportunities in games due to their attacking style. Despite losing 7-2 on aggregate, Sturm Graz accumulated 22 shots across both legs and Vitesse finished with an xG of 2.13 in PSV’s last Erdervisie match. PSV can be exposed defensively due to their attacking philosophy and this is highlighted in the defensive radar below.

 

Euan Robertson

Should we look to counterattack from the start by playing Sima and Matondo up top? (YouTube)

Exploiting the space behind PSV’s full-backs will be critical to Rangers’ gameplan in Eindhoven, and Abdallah Sima and Rabbi Matondo are in contention to start. Both players were on the scoresheet in the first leg but starting both tomorrow night would be an incredibly attacking move. Matondo and Sima are realistically competing for one starting place and that leaves Rangers with a potential gamechanger on the bench. Matondo performed that role brilliantly last week and he revels when the game becomes stretched. 

PSV boss Peter Bosz is renowned for his attacking philosophy but they are susceptible in wide areas with his full-backs instructed to get forward. PSV’s passing network from the 2-2 draw at Ibrox demonstrates how high Sergio Dest played at left-back. 

Dest and Noa Lang exchanged more passes (21) than any other pairing for the Dutch side and PSV looked to build down this side.

Rangers didn’t maximise opportunities to get behind Dest in the first leg with Todd Cantwell playing more inverted and Sima situated from the left. Beale could look to target this in Holland but right-back Jonathan Teze also leaves space to exploit at right-back if he inverts to join a back three.

The Dutch international had a 15-yard headstart on Matondo last week but the Rangers winger’s electrifying pace saw him burst beyond to score the second goal after a slick counterattack. Beale has reiterated that Rangers can "hurt" PSV and targeting the space vacated by the full-backs will be paramount to the gameplan.

Euan Robertson

Who starts in the front two? (Facebook)

Rangers have invested heavily in forward areas this summer and the attacking options now available are in stark contrast to last season. Ultimately, Beale will need to decide on which combination is best suited to face PSV. Cantwell will likely play up a line in Eindhoven behind two strikers. Beale’s comments in his press conference on Friday were very interesting in relation to Abdallah Sima and they could be interpreted as a hint about his team selection. Beale suggested that Sima’s best position was as a No.9 and he could be afforded another start against PSV. Pace in transitions will be vital and Sima possesses that quality in abundance. Rangers conceded from a set-piece last week and Beale wants that "levelled up" in the second leg. Sima’s ability in defending, and attacking, set-pieces is an asset and he demonstrated this against Ross County when denying a certain goal with a crucial interception. Cyriel Dessers’ physical attributes helped Rangers get up the pitch in the first leg and he played a crucial role in both goals.

The former Feyenoord striker has experienced playing big games at the Phillips Stadium and he has a good record against PSV. Dessers seems to revel in these occasions and will likely lead the line alongside Sima. Danilo hasn’t lived up to expectations since his £5 million arrival, not starting the last two games, so it would be a surprise to see him in the team. Alongside Sam Lammers and Matondo, the Brazilian would leave Beale with a variety of attacking options on the bench.