WALTER Smith could be set to hand Stefan Klos a dramatic return for Rangers at Rugby Park this Sunday.

The German keeper, who has made only three SPL starts in two years, may have to replace injured No.1 Allan McGregor.

McGregor missed the Scotland gathering at Turnberry to have intensive treatment at Murray Park for a groin injury.

It's understood he would have been forced to sit on the sidelines had Rangers still been involved in the Scottish Cup at the weekend, but the extra week has given him hope of recovering in time.

Klos made himself a huge favourite with the Ibrox legions before a string of injuries, and a loss of form, made it impossible for him to win his place back.

McGregor has put in some fine displays so far this season and has been rewarded with a Scotland call-up, so he'll want to keep his first team place.

It's believed Smith has no problem with bringing Klos back, but will back McGregor if he can convince the Rangers medical department he is fit.

Meanwhile, Rangers' Euro rivals Hapoel Tel Aviv have not been slow to replace axed boss Yitzhak Schum.

The new boss is Nir Levin, and that could be good news for Smith.

Former Dundee United player Jan Telesnikov said: "The change of manager won't do them any good.

"They've succeeded in getting rid of a very popular coach who had great success with Panathinaikos, leading them to a Greek league and cup double before coming home.

"The Hapoel fans loved Schum and have been standing up for him all season with some dirty tricks politics going on behind the scenes.

"Levin is a younger coach who has been out of work for some time. I just don't see how he can have any impact in the short space of time before the Rangers matches."

In another surprise, Gers flop Julien Rodriguez, who quit for Marseille during the transfer window, has been called into the France squad as cover for the injured Philippe Mexes for tomorrow's game with Argentina.