Danny Rohl has big Thelo Aasgaard decision to make ahead of Rangers clash vs Celtic
Danny Rohl simply has to get the team sheet right on Sunday as Rangers travel to Celtic for the Old Firm derby.
While the defeat to Hearts has all but ruled them out of the title race, a victory could give the Gers a good chance of still qualifying for the Champions League.
Currently sitting four points behind Celtic, this could be reduced to one, with their rivals still to play Motherwell and Hearts.
While Rangers’ defensive problems have been well documented, the lack of creativity was startling on Monday at Tynecastle.
As a result, Thelo Aasgaard obviously has to be recalled by Rohl for the crucial Rangers clash.
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VISIT THE RANGERS MATCH HUBThelo Aasgaard should have never been dropped by Rangers
In the build-up to the Hearts game, Aasgaard looked to have finally hit form.
The attacking midfielder netted against Dundee United and picked up another assist against Falkirk.
| Thelo Aasgaard’s stats vs Motherwell | |
| Minutes | 86 |
| xG | 0.32 |
| Chances created | 4 |
| Passing accuracy | 82% |
| Shots | 2 |
Despite the defeat to Motherwell, Aasgaard was one of the few shining lights in what proved to be a damning defeat.
Therefore, it was a bit odd that Rohl dropped him for Hearts, and he truly paid the price, with the visitors struggling to create anything.
As a result, it is obvious that Aasgaard has to come back into the starting XI at Celtic Park.
The Gers simply need someone who has a creative spark and can make chances, and with many of their big players out of form, Aasgaard must be recalled.
Will Aasgaard be at Rangers next season?
Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Rangers are unlikely to sell Aasgaard this summer.
Despite suggestions that the Gers may cut their losses on the former Luton Town man, he remains highly thought of behind the scenes.
Rohl continues to see him as an important part of the squad, despite consistently rotating him in the lineup, and has no plans to let him go.
Rangers have hope that he can develop into a star at Ibrox, and after one year of adapting to Scottish football, he could have a big season next campaign.
However, it remains to be seen if Aasgaard can finally live up to expectations at the Gers and become one of the few bright sparks from what was an awful summer window last year.
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