New Rangers boss Danny Rohl faces a major early test of his leadership as his team prepares for Sunday’s clash with Kilmarnock. His reign began with optimism, but a sobering 3-0 defeat to Brann in the Europa League — and James Tavernier’s furious response — has underlined the scale of the rebuild ahead.
Tavernier’s future remains uncertain, with the captain entering the final year of his contract and facing growing scrutiny from pundits and fans alike. Hugh Keevins believes Rangers’ leadership void runs deeper than one man, insisting that there’s currently no clear successor capable of taking the armband.
While some have put forward Nicolas Raskin as a potential heir, others point to his contract situation and lack of seniority. With experienced figures like Souttar and Butland struggling to inspire consistency, Rohl may be forced to think outside the box. Djeidi Gassama — the summer signing who knows Rohl’s methods well — could yet emerge as an unlikely captain-in-waiting as the new boss looks to shape a new identity at Ibrox.
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