Three Rangers players who will benefit the most if Steven Gerrard returns to Ibrox

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(Credit: Getty) Mon 6 October 2025 14:45, UK 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. 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?

MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Gerrard’s return to Glasgow could be just what the attacking midfielder needs to establish his goal-scoring prowess at his new club. Clinton NsialaNsiala struggled for game time under Martin (Credit Imago)Football Insider exclusively revealed that Clinton Nsiala was waiting for Martin to be sacked before deciding on his Rangers future.

That could lead to Nsiala being restored to the Ibrox outfit’s starting lineup, having made 13 appearances across all competitions last term.Emmanuel FernandezRangers 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.