After their disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Lyon in their first group game, Rangers will want to kickstart their Europa League campaign with a win against Sparta Prague on Thursday.

While it is a winnable match, there is one opposing player in particular that Gers boss Steven Gerrard will want to keep shackled. Adam Hlozek has been compared to a “Young Ibrahimovic” by some in the media.

Whether he’ll live up to that tag, we shall have to wait and see, but Hlozek is undoubtedly an exciting talent that the Light Blues will have to deal with if they are to secure a result.

Press the next page as we list five reasons why Rangers must keep a close eye on the Czech teenager: