Rangers’ manager, Russell Martin, believes that his team will undergo significant changes in the coming weeks as they prepare to qualify for the Champions League. Only two weeks remaining until their trip to Panathinaikos, he envisions a drastically different roster walking onto that pitch.
The new manager was upbeat about the team’s development. In a week’s time, the team’s going to be drastically different,” he said. We have to continue to get better, that’s all. Martin is committed to the art of continuous improvement. So he introduces new habits, so those new habits at some point become second nature to that player.
In their last warm-up match against Club Brugge, Rangers got off to a good start. They showed vulnerabilities as they gave up goals, exposing things to work on. Only Max Aarons, one of the quintet of summer signings, started the game. On the other side of things, Joe Rothwell, Lyall Cameron, and Thelo Aasgaard were all planted on the grassy perches of Ibrox’s half-time entertainment section. Emmanuel Fernandez, making his first-ever appearance of any kind in the second half, helped spark an incredible performance.
Martin was quick to acknowledge the work that remains. He spoke of his satisfaction with Rangers’ performance over Club Brugge, but made no bones about the need to improve on that. He noted, “Absolutely delighted with who we’ve brought in, they’ve definitely made us better.” This sentiment showcases Martin’s confidence in the impact of recent signings on the team’s overall dynamics.
Rangers’ recent acquisitions include Joe Rothwell and Emmanuel Fernandez, aimed at enhancing Martin’s tactical options. With their friendly match approaching, Thelo Aasgaard was announced as the club’s fifth signing. Martin remained coy on all potential future additions. Finding players with not just the right skillset, but the right makeup was key, he said.
As the countdown begins for their crucial Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos, Martin remains focused on fostering a cohesive unit that reflects their evolving strategies. He echoed that transformative path to come and the importance of developing the right character in his group.
“We have to make sure they’re the right ones in terms of character and talent, you can’t have one without the other at this football club.” – Russell Martin
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