Steven Gerrard can turn undroppable Rangers star with twelve recoveries into an absolute monster

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Credit: Manh Tung - Breaking Media / Imago Sat 11 October 2025 11:30, UK Steven Gerrard has the major challenge of rallying the Rangers squad once he is announced as the new manager.Football Insider understands that Rangers are accelerating Gerrard’s appointment following positive talks with the hierarchy, with the ship currently without a captain at Ibrox.Russell Martin was sacked after 123 days, bringing an end to a torrid reign, one in which the Gers won just five of 17 matches under his leadership. Supporters never wanted him in the first place.While there is a mixed reaction to the return of one of their former managers, Gerrard has proven that he has what it takes to make it in Scotland, having earned his move to Aston Villa due to his previous spell.Credit: ImagoSteven Gerrard must rally the troops at IbroxMartin was believed to have lost the Rangers dressing room almost instantly, and with some of his comments throughout his tenure, that would not exactly be surprising.It was certainly true for Nico Raskin, whose career fell off a cliff during the former Southampton boss’ time at Ibrox.

The two had a very public falling out this season.Raskin’s father called Martin out over the feud, but despite the midfielder’s setbacks, he has continued to strive to be his very best for club and country. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES During a rather disappointing draw for Belgium against North Macedonia on Friday, 10 October, the 24-year-old was somewhat of a shining light for the Red Devils, especially with his 12 recoveries.Nico Raskin vs North MacedoniaStats [FotMob]Minutes played90Touches76Passes into the final third10Tackles won100% (5/5)Recoveries12Ground duels won88% (7/8)Nico Raskin was a defensive monster on international duty.While his attacking abilities were subdued, he rarely put a foot wrong in the defensive third, completing all of his attempted tackles and being an absolute menace out of possession.Nico Raskin can come back to life for RangersDue to the ongoing disputes with the former manager, Raskin was heavily linked with a move away during the transfer window, and it is unknown exactly how close he came to leaving.However, given Gerrard‘s experience as one of the most talented midfielders of the Premier League era, there is no doubt that he can make the Rangers man even better than he already is.The foundations are there for an incredible player, not that he isn’t already very talented.

But at 24 years of age, there is still space for him to develop, and the new manager can play a huge role in that.Raskin is the kind of player to build an entire team around, and if Gerrard can see that straight away, there is no way that he will be dropped to the bench any longer, like he was by Martin.