Rangers have received a major boost ahead of their first pre-season game at Ibrox, with three key players set to return to training this week. Cameron Devlin, Ivor Pandur and Thelo Aasgaard will join Derek McInnes' squad before the friendly against St. Etienne on July 23, 2026, after their World Cup commitments.
Who is returning to Rangers' training?
The trio of Devlin, Pandur and Aasgaard have all been involved in the World Cup in North America. While Devlin and Pandur were unused substitutes for Australia and Croatia respectively, Aasgaard played for Norway in their group stage defeat to France. Despite reaching the quarter-finals with Norway, Aasgaard has opted to return to Rangers early, eager to impress new manager McInnes.
Why is this significant for Rangers?
The return of these players is a significant boost for McInnes, who has been strengthening his squad during the summer transfer window. Devlin and Pandur are new signings, while Aasgaard is a key midfielder. Their presence will add quality and depth to the squad as Rangers prepare for the new season.
What did McInnes say about their return?
Speaking to Rangers TV, McInnes expressed his delight at having the trio back. He said, "Ivor got a couple of weeks off, and Cammy got a week off. Thelo took a week off as well, but he was eager to come back into it. We're delighted to get them back in the building, and that will give us another jag of quality, and it just bolsters the squad."
What can fans expect in the St. Etienne friendly?
Fans will be eager to see the new signings in action, with Devlin and Pandur expected to feature against St. Etienne. Aasgaard, who scored Norway's only goal in the World Cup, will also be looking to make an impact. The friendly will give McInnes a chance to assess his squad ahead of the new season.
