Nicolas Raskin featured for Belgium national football team as they secured an emphatic 5-2 victory over the United States men’s national soccer team on Saturday, but his performance drew a mixed reaction from the Belgian media.
With the season reaching a crucial stage, Danny Röhl will be eager for his international stars to return to Glasgow in top form, especially with the league split looming and Rangers sitting just three points behind leaders Hearts.
Raskin earned a starting role during the international break, with Belgium facing both the USA and Mexico as part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The clash in Atlanta marked his first experience playing in the United States ahead of the tournament.
While the Red Devils cruised to victory, it proved to be a mixed night individually for the Rangers midfielder. Belgian outlets noted flashes of quality but suggested he struggled for consistency across the game.
Even though these fixtures are friendlies, the stakes remain high for players like Raskin, who are battling to secure their place in Belgium’s starting XI ahead of the World Cup.
Back at Ibrox, however, the priority is simple — ensuring the 25-year-old returns in good shape as Rangers prepare for a decisive run of fixtures.
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