Graeme Souness expressed his belief that Rangers have the potential to surpass Celtic, but emphasized a critical need for improvement in scoring. His comments follow a significant transition in the team’s management, moving from Russell Martin to Danny Rohl.
Rangers Under New Management
Since Danny Rohl took over, Rangers have shown marked improvement on the pitch. Souness noted that the team has adopted a more straightforward and less risky approach to football. He credited Rohl for making the game simpler for the players, allowing them to focus on effective strategies rather than complicating plays with excessive passing.
Souness on the Current Season
Despite losing to Celtic in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals, Souness remains optimistic about Rangers’ chances. Currently, they are in contention for the league title, with only three points separating the top three teams. Souness highlighted that Rohl has revitalized the team’s tactics, which reflect a necessary shift from the previous management.
Performance Analysis
- Rangers recorded 24 shots during their last cup match.
- Celtic managed just one shot throughout 120 minutes of play.
- Despite dominating possession, Rangers failed to convert opportunities into goals.
According to Souness, many of Rangers’ recent struggles can be attributed to a lack of a prolific goalscorer. He stated that even with solid performance and opportunities, the inability to score has often led to missed victories. His concern is that while Rangers play well, they fall short in key areas, particularly in finishing plays effectively.
The Importance of Goals
Souness underlined that the absence of a reliable goalscorer has been a recurring issue. He believes that this has hindered Rangers’ ability to secure victories against rivals like Celtic, as evident in their previous encounters. He reiterated that strong team performance without goals will not lead to success.
Looking Forward
Rohl has had only one transfer window to address the team’s shortcomings. Souness urged patience as the new manager continues to implement his vision and strategies. He remains hopeful that Rangers can improve their scoring capabilities and hold the potential to reclaim the league title by the end of the season.
Reflecting on the current state of the team, Souness remains confident in Rohl’s capacity to lead Rangers back to success, focusing on simplification and effectiveness in their play.
