Rangers' Defensive Woes Continue as Fernandez Faces Criticism
Rangers' Emmanuel Fernandez has come under fire for his display in the 1-1 draw against Dundee United and against Jagiellonia Bialystok. The Nigeria international's performances at the start of the season have already shown that he can't be 'trusted' by Derek McInnes to be the heartbeat of Gers back line.
Why it Matters for Rangers
Rangers are currently 1 point behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian in the title race. They are also on a 2-game winning run, with their last result being a 5-2 win over Falkirk. However, their defensive woes continue to be a concern, with Fernandez's display against Jagiellonia Bialystok being a major talking point.
What Comes Next?
Rangers are set to face Jagiellonia Bialystok again next week, with the tie level at 2-1 in favor of the Polish side. The Gers will be looking to overturn the deficit and progress to the next round of the Europa League. However, with Fernandez's defensive capabilities being questioned, it remains to be seen how the team will perform.
Rangers are currently 2nd in the Premiership, with 69 points from 33 games. They have scored 66 goals and conceded 31, with a goal difference of +35. The team is also listening to offers for out-of-favor veteran defender John Souttar, who has a wealth of interest in the English Championship.
What's Next for Fernandez?
Fernandez's display against Jagiellonia Bialystok has raised concerns about his defensive capabilities. Andy Halliday, a former Ibrox midfielder, has criticized Fernandez's performance, saying that he looks like someone who has not had the education growing up about the basics of being a center half. Halliday also questioned Fernandez's ability to be relied upon to be the ultimate defender, saying that he doesn't have the defensive instincts to be trusted.
Rangers have bolstered their defensive ranks with the signings of Ben Godfrey on loan from Atalanta and Olwethu Makhanya on a permanent deal from Philadelphia Union. However, Godfrey is facing a spell out on the sidelines after suffering an injury in the 1-1 draw at Tannadice, while Makhanya has yet to appear for his new team.
Recent Form
Rangers are currently on a 2-game winning run, with their last result being a 5-2 win over Falkirk. They have a recent form of 2W-0D-3L, with their last 5 games being WWLLL. The team is looking to continue their winning form and progress to the next round of the Europa League.
The Gers are also listening to offers for out-of-favor veteran defender John Souttar, who has a wealth of interest in the English Championship. Souttar has been a regular starter for Rangers in the past, but has fallen out of favor in recent times. The team is looking to offload him and bring in new talent to strengthen their squad.
Rangers are currently 2nd in the Premiership, with 69 points from 33 games. They have scored 66 goals and conceded 31, with a goal difference of +35. The team is looking to continue their winning form and progress to the next round of the Europa League.
