6 Rangers stars who will lead fight on three fronts as rapid trickster supplies the ammo to solve Ibrox riddle
6 Rangers stars who will lead fight on three fronts as rapid trickster supplies the ammo to solve Ibrox riddle
They are in good form, but who will lead the drive for Rangers to finish first?
A 3-1 victory over Ross County midweek brought them equal on points with Celtic at the top of the Premiership. They had an incredible 43 shots on goal against the Staggies, and only an inspired effort and some poor finishing prevented them from running away with the game.
Momentum is on their side, but they need their top players to be in clinical form for the rest of the season to push them over the finish line.
But who are they, and who are the stars who will make the difference in the final stretch? Glasgow World takes a look at six potential stars.
The January signing has shown to be a true livewire, impressing the Ibrox crowd, particularly in Wednesday’s victory against Ross County, where his speed and directness changed the Rangers frontline. In just 108 minutes of league football, he has produced an incredible six chances.
While he probably should have done better with the two chances he had last night, Cortés has seemingly opened up Scottish defences at will in his first three appearances in royal blue, and Philippe Clement will be desperate to unleash him in the final third of the season if he keeps up his current form.
The Nigerian forward is a true enigma, but his inclusion on this list reflects the turnaround in his Ibrox career. Rangers got off to a fantastic start at Ibrox yesterday night with a superb finish from the 29-year-old, which is becoming the norm.
While he continues to miss the most guilt-inducing opportunities, he is contributing to several significant goals. His brace last night came after the clinching against Hibs and the winning goal at St Mirren. His xG for the season is at 11.78, and he’s not far behind with 10 goals – unimaginable given how his Rangers career began.
If Lawrence hadn’t suffered a series of injuries during his time in Glasgow, there’s a good chance he’d be one of Rangers’ most important players right now. The former Derby County player brings something unique to the Gers’ midfield. He is forward-thinking, good in transition, and a long-range goal threat.
In the home games against Aberdeen and Ross County, he linked up brilliantly with Cantwell and always appeared capable of finding the team’s attacking wings. If he can stay healthy, he will be a major asset as the Rangers attempt to reclaim the championship.
The former Norwich City midfielder is the Gers’ talisman right now, driving his club forward for 90 minutes or more; he’s in the greatest form of his Rangers career. He didn’t score against Ross County last night, but he was a continuous threat, harrying, chasing, and creating all game.
He’s also getting into the box more, scoring four of his five goals this season from inside the area, and his statistics show that his 84% pass success rate and 34 chances created are among the best in the team – especially given how frequently he collects the ball in tight spaces.
While many players have demonstrated a significant improvement since the hiring of Philippe Clement, few have become as pivotal as Cantwell.
Quite simply, critical to Rangers’ future success this season. He added two assists yesterday night, bringing his total goal contributions for the season to 18 from 25 games. Astonishing numbers for a fullback, but exactly what we’ve grown to expect from the skipper. He is also the only player on the list to have led the Rangers to a championship throughout his career.
He has generated more chances than any other player in the club (80), and it is impossible to envisage Rangers winning a title without his influence playing a key role.
Slowly but steadily, the on-loan forward is providing an intriguing and unique option for Dessers at the top of the pitch. Capable of playing through the middle or down the left wing, he should have arguably been awarded a penalty late in the game last night for his persistent pressing in the final throws, which would have given the Gers the crucial fourth goal that would have put them top of the league. The Portugal great has more to offer, and he is improving with each passing game.
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