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Ryan Naderi could be biggest Rangers loser after latest Danny Rohl exit speculation

Aheed Abrar

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Ryan Naderi has felt like a golden child under Danny Rohl since his move to Rangers in the winter transfer window.

In the second half of the 2025-26 campaign, it seemed like there was nothing the former Hansa Rostock striker could do wrong to lose his place in the starting lineup.

In nine William Hill Premiership appearances for the Gers, the German centre-forward scored one goal and provided one assist, and was only dropped from the team after picking up an injury.

With Rohl now reportedly wanted by RB Salzburg, Naderi could potentially be the biggest loser in terms of his prospects at Ibrox if the German manager leaves.

While fans in G51 have had some grace for the 22-year-old after his move from the third tier of Germany to the top flight in Scotland, that patience may soon run out.

Whoever Rohl's replacement at the Glaswegian outfit may be could potentially feel the young striker doesn't fit their style of play if he can't justify his inclusion by scoring regularly.

Danny Rohl exit may affect two other Rangers stars

Supporters in G51 raised several concerns about Rohl's team selection during the split, as the Gers lost four of their five matches.

Thelo Aasgaard is someone most of the Ibrox faithful haven't fully embraced since his move last summer, but the German manager had immense faith in him this season.

Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg broke the explosive news on 11 June that RB Salzburg were in direct talks with the Gers over the possibility of appointing Rohl at the Red Bull Arena in Austria.

Dujon Sterling is another star the former Sheffield Wednesday boss has counted on heavily, but the next head coach at the Govan side may want a replacement for the English right-back due to his consistent fitness issues.

Split image of Rangers striker Ryan Naderi and Danny Rohl
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Andrew Cavenagh plans thrown into spin at Ibrox

Sources told Football Insider back in May that Rangers were planning to back Rohl with major changes to his squad in the summer.

Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises have shown complete faith in their project under Rohl, but they may need to take a significant pivot in their recruitment strategy if the 37-year-old head coach were to depart.

Having to appoint three managers in a span of one year doesn't paint an encouraging picture of the American owners at Ibrox, with supporters hoping for stability when the takeover happened.

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