Three Rangers players who will benefit the most if Steven Gerrard returns to Ibrox
Rangers players are vying to turn their fortunes around after Russell Martin was sacked by the Ibrox club on Sunday.
Martin’s inevitable sacking came after Rangers drew 1-1 with newly-promoted Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership on 5 October.
The Bears sit just eighth in the top flight, and sit 11 points adrift of surprise league leaders Hearts.
Football Insider have exclusively revealed that Gerrard would jump at the chance to return to Rangers, but which players at Ibrox would benefit the most from that move?
Thelo Aasgaard
Rangers signed Thelo Aasgaard in the summer transfer window after the Norway international was shining light for an otherwise poor Luton Town outfit, who suffered relegation from the Championship last term.
However, Aasgaard has struggled to perform at Ibrox, failing to notch a goal or an assist in 11 games across all competitions.
| Thelo Aasgaard Scottish Premiership | Stats |
| Appearances | 5 |
| Expected assists (xA) | 0.50 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.02 |
| Goals | 0 |
The 23-year-old scored a hat-trick in his last international appearance, when Norway hammered Moldova 11-1 in a World Cup qualifier.
Gerrard’s return to Glasgow could be just what the attacking midfielder needs to establish his goal-scoring prowess at his new club.
Clinton Nsiala
Football Insider exclusively revealed that Clinton Nsiala was waiting for Martin to be sacked before deciding on his Rangers future.
The 21-year-old did not feature for the Gers under Martin, so he desperately needs a new boss to arrive and call upon his services.
Rangers boast a negative goal difference in the Scottish Premiership, so potential new boss Gerrard will be eager to make defensive alterations.
That could lead to Nsiala being restored to the Ibrox outfit’s starting lineup, having made 13 appearances across all competitions last term.
Emmanuel Fernandez
Rangers signed Emmanuel Fernandez from Peterborough United in the summer transfer window, as Martin looked to build his squad at Ibrox.
However, similarly to Aasgaard, the 23-year-old has struggled to make an impact north of the border, so a managerial change could be what he needs to kickstart his Scottish Premiership career.
Fernandez proved himself as one of the best young talents in the English Football League before moving to Rangers, while Gerrard could help to unlock his best form.