
Danny Rohl must build Rangers team around these three players, one has barely featured this season
Rangers have finally landed on Danny Rohl as their new manager to take them out of the dark ages left by Russell Martin’s horrific tenure.
Rangers were consistently rejected in their managerial hunt but eventually landed on the former Sheffield Wednesday boss.
Rangers fans have been delighted by the appointment of Rohl as they look to turn around a miserable start to the 2025-26 season.
Yet, as the German takes the reins, he has some crucial decisions to make as he constructs a team that must be successful.

Nicolas Raskin’s Rangers resurgence under Rohl
Tottenham are interested in signing Nicolas Raskin in January and it is easy to see why, even if the Rangers star is seen as high maintenance by some.
The Belgian was frozen out by Martin due to reported off-field conflicts and he has started just seven matches in all competitions this season.
The 24-year-old oozes quality and, under Rohl, will be expected to become the central man to the Gers’ midfield in the double pivot role.

According to FBRef, the number 43 sits in the 98th percentile for tackles amongst midfielders as well as in the 94th percentile for blocks.
This highlights how essential he will be to the way the German wants to play by utilising Raskin to break up play and initiate potent counterattacks.
Djeidi Gassama and Rohl to reignite Sheffield Wednesday partnership
In what has been a lacklustre campaign for the Teddy Bears, one of their shining lights has been Djeidi Gassama.
The maverick left-winger has delighted the frequently underwhelmed fans with his pace and dynamism when driving at full-backs.
The Frenchman was an ever-present when he worked with Rohl at Sheffield Wednesday and the chance to collaborate again with his former boss is an exciting prospect.

The 22-year-old progressed leaps and bounds in the Championship under his stewardship, going from 20 key passes in the 2023-24 season to 40 in the next.
The German turned Gassama from a timid dribbler to a dangerous goal threat with his shots tally nearly doubling across the two campaigns under Rohl (37 to 73).
Furthermore, the new Gers manager demands a die hard defensive work rate from his wingers as they look to contribute to his side’s all-round play in and out of possession.
Selected stats Djeidi Gassama Sheffield Wednesday all competitions | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
Appearances | 36 | 46 |
Minutes played | 1,563 | 3,128 |
Goals | 4 | 8 |
Assists | 3 | 1 |
Key passes | 20 | 40 |
Total shots (on target) | 37 (13) | 73 (24) |
Tackles | 39 | 52 |
The ex-PSG winger’s tackles jumped from 39 to 52 in the space of one season, showing the positive impact Rohl had on his game.
Rangers fans should be excited by the pair reuniting at the Ibrox with their strong relationship set to produce ecstatic results down the left-hand side.
Max Aarons waiting to steal back full-back spot
Football Insider tipped Jayden Meghoma to be dropped from the Rangers team upon the arrival of Rohl.
In his wake, Max Aarons could come back into the side after struggling to get a consistent run in the team under Martin.
The German demands his full-backs are tenacious and advanced, something which the ex-Norwich City star can offer with his superb stamina.

Moreover, his 90.6 per cent passing accuracy this season demonstrates his precision in terms of keeping the ball, a vital attribute necessary to thrive under Rohl.
Simply put, at 33-years-old, James Tavernier is starting to slow down which will not suit the ex-Sheffield Wednesday boss’ preference for dynamic full-backs.
Able to play on both the left and the right, Aarons has a great chance of breaking back into the Rangers team under the new manager and could become the cornerstone of his grand plans.