Rohl could replace Naderi by releasing the Rangers star who is not even a striker
Glasgow Rangers coach, Danny Rohl, knows that his team will win the Scottish Premiership title if they win each of the remaining six games in this division.
The Light Blues went top of the Premiership, albeit temporarily, with a 4-2 win over Dundee United at Ibrox on Saturday, with goals from Ryan Naderi, Dujon Sterling, Thelo Aasgaard, and Bojan Miovski.
Rangers travel to Falkirk in their final game before the break, where they will have the chance to take points off their title rivals once again.
The Gers have won their last three games in the Premiership, scoring nine goals, and will be looking to use that positive momentum to put themselves in the top flight from 2021.
However, their chances of continuing their good form could be affected by injuries, especially after Naderi was withdrawn with a problem on Saturday.
What is said about Ryan Naderi’s injury
The 6-foot-4 striker was named to lead the line for the Scottish giants ahead of Youssef Chermiti and Miovski, and he repaid Rohl’s faith in him by scoring the opening goal.
After a strong first half, in which he scored and won five of his ten duels, Naderi was taken off at half-time to be replaced by Chermiti.
When asked about the issue after the game, Rohl said: “Yes, he wasn’t well, he had a little problem, I hope he wasn’t too much, I think he did well as a forward footballer. good to see.”
The German coach was hopeful it was not too serious and confirmed there was enough concern that he should be ruled out at half-time, a concern ahead of next weekend’s trip to Falkirk.
If the £4.7m winter signing from Hansa Rostock is not available for selection against Falkirk, Rohl will need to bring in another player to take his place in the side, and it shouldn’t be Chermiti.
The Rangers star who should replace Ryan Naderi
The player who plays for Portugal U21 has scored one goal in 19 games against Premiership teams other than Hearts or Celtic for the Gers this season, after coming off the bench and failing to score in six games against Dundee United.
Instead of playing Chermiti, who has struggled as a center fielder against most of the league, Rohl should develop and develop a star who isn’t even a striker.
Djeidi Gassama came off the bench to create three chances and provide an assist for Aasgaard’s goal in an electrifying game against Dundee United, and should be eased into a new role as a central midfielder.
Football FanCast compared the former Sheffield Wednesday star to Rangers striker Fashion Sakala due to his pace, direct play, and ability to be a constant threat to opposition defenders.
Although that comparison was made after he played on the right, Sakala played as a central midfielder as well as a full-back for the Gers, using his speed to create problems with runs to the end line, and Gassama could follow in his footsteps.
As Sakala did during his time at Ibrox, Gassama could use his pace to put defenders under constant pressure in and out, which could cause real problems for Falkirk’s backline.
I The Mauritania international is not a natural striker, as he tends to play on the left or right side, but he has shown the ability to get into tight scoring positions this season, accumulating 4.64 xG in 23 starts.
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25/26 Premiership |
Gassama |
|---|---|
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It starts |
23 |
|
xG |
4.64 |
|
Goals |
2 |
|
Great opportunities have been created |
6 |
|
xA |
4.41 |
|
It helps |
4 |
Finishing chances he has struggled with, scoring just two goals in the Premiership but playing as a center forward could help him sharpen his finishing skills.
As Sakala did during his time in the club, Gassama has always been a threat up front with his speed at the back and the ability to get into scoring positions as well as being a creative talent.
If Naderi is unable to be selected, playing the former Championship player in a new position would be an interesting solution to replace the German defender, given the difficulties Chermiti is facing in the league.
However, it is down to Rohl to be bold and move away from the easy choice to release the natural number nine to replace Naderi in the side.
Even better than Naderi: Rangers star becomes Ibrox’s new Sakala
This Rangers star who was better than Ryan Naderi against Dundee United looks like the new Fashion Sakala of this club.
