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Whittaker blow for Gers

13 Feb 2008 - 07:18:24

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Rangers will be without makeshift left-back Steven Whittaker for Wednesday's UEFA Cup clash with Panathinaikos.

The left-sided midfield, who has been employed in defence in recent weeks, has been a virtual ever-present for the Ibrox club this season but will play no part against the Greek side after suffering a hamstring strain.

Gers boss Walter Smith is set to recall Sasa Papac for the first leg of the last 32 tie.

"It's not an injury that will keep him out for a long time," Smith told the club's official website.

"In fact we hope he will be recovered for Sunday's game at Kilmarnock, but he will miss out tomorrow night.

"Sasa Papac has played in the position for the vast majority of the games this season and we have no hesitation in bringing him back.

"He is more defensively minded and sometimes when you are at home you need someone who can go forward more and Steven Whittaker offers us that."