Gio van Bronckhorst has advised Allan McGregor to give attention to Seville earlier than coming to a call on his Rangers retirement.
The Ibrox keeper turned 40 in January and is approaching the ultimate week of his present contract.
McGregor admitted final month that he was making a concerted effort to take extra time to “savour” the massive moments because the clock ticks down on his profession, fuelling hypothesis the previous Scotland No.1 is contemplating hanging up his gloves this summer time.
If he does bow out, he’ll hope to do it on an almighty excessive as Rangers put together for Wednesday’s Europa League closing in Spain with Eintracht Frankfurt then the Scottish Cup Ultimate towards Hearts three days later.
The Seville showdown will maintain further that means for McGregor after damage compelled him to overlook the membership’s 2008 run to the UEFA Cup closing in Manchester, the place understudy Neil Alexander performed within the loss to Zenit St Petersburg.
Boss Van Bronckhorst is conscious of the importance of subsequent week’s conflict however doesn’t need the keeper’s future to cloud Gers’ bid for his or her first European trophy in 50 years.
The Ibrox gaffer mentioned: “I spoke to Allan about it this week. He missed the ultimate in 2008 however he has one other probability to play a closing in Europe subsequent week.
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“I’m actually pleased about that as a result of he's a really skilled participant.
“You at all times want a stability and blend between skilled gamers and skills. Now we have that.
“We’re sitting down with all of the skilled gamers after the season but it surely’s essential for them to focus on the ultimate week after which we’ll see what occurs.”
Van Bronckhorst continues to be sweating on the health of Kemar Roofe, with the striker dealing with a race towards time to declare himself able to face Frankfurt.
But when the Jamaica striker misses out, his supervisor insists he can nonetheless play a task in supporting the crew alongside fellow casualties Alfredo Morelos, Ianis Hagi and Filip Helander.
He mentioned: “We’re all collectively. Alfredo simply got here again from Colombia so he's additionally right here to help. They've an essential affect on the crew.
“There are 11 gamers on the pitch and gamers will are available however ultimately we're there with everybody.
“We'll take everybody with us to be collectively and expertise this stunning event as a gaggle. We’ll do every thing to return again to Glasgow with the cup.”
Rangers have one final Premiership fixture to fulfil earlier than they'll flip their full consideration to Seville.
However Van Bronckhorst admits at this time’s Tynecastle journey gained’t be a full costume rehearsal for dealing with the Jambos at Hampden.
He mentioned: “Hopefully we win, however we’re getting near the ultimate and I wished to make use of the final video games within the league to get everybody match and prepared.”
In the meantime, Rangers have been fined £7000 by UEFA after followers blocked Ibrox passageways towards Braga within the quarter-final.
The Gentle Blues have been hit with a £25,000 fantastic for fan conduct towards Purple Star Belgrade within the last-16 and have been additionally slapped with a £4,168 fantastic after a fan invaded the pitch towards Borussia Dortmund.