Graeme Shinnie, of Aberdeen, said that the opening of the Rangers is a "big opportunity" | Football News

Aberdeen captain, Graeme Shinnie, says the team is eager to face the Rangers when they first game of the season.

Steven Gerrard will be in charge of his first Scottish Premiership game at the Rangers when they visit Pittodrie on Sunday to face Aberdeen, live on Sky Sports.

Last season, the Rangers beat Aberdeen three times the top six split. However, despite the fact that Gerrard brings star quality to the Glasgow club, Shinnie admitted that they are not confused by the fact that he is in the dugout

He said: "Why not start with a bang? Pittodrie will be absolutely packed and fans of the Rangers will come in their numbers as usual. "

"It will be another mbadive opportunity for a club like this, the big games come thick and fast, we have the big game against Burnley and even a bigger game against the Rangers on Sunday. always excited for …

"It certainly does not bother me [Gerrard being in the opposite dugout] There are already a lot of good managers here and they are not on the ground.

"Once you've crossed this white line, Is our team against theirs – you do not really focus "

" This shows their intent in what they want to do, but we have our own challenges to try to finish as high as possible.

Aberdeen faces Burnley first in the second round of the second qualifying round of the Europa League drew 1-1 last week.

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