Tuur Rommens: Stats show Rangers star was sole shining light in Hearts defeat

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Credit: Imago Tue 5 May 2026 15:58, UK Tuur Rommens came off the bench in Rangers’ 2-1 defeat to Hearts on Monday and was perhaps the only player to have a positive impact.The left-back returned from injury at Tynecastle, but was unable to prevent a narrow defeat.As a result, the Gers’ title challenge is now essentially over, sitting seven points behind Hearts with three games left to play.Questions will no doubt be asked of many of the squad and Danny Rohl on how they have let this opportunity slip, having been arguably the favourites going into the split.However, one positive that has come out of the match was the cameo from Rommens in Rangers’ damning defeat. ⚽ Rangers Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Gers fixture. VISIT THE RANGERS MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Tuur Rommens was excellent vs HeartsIn the defeat to Hearts, Rommens is perhaps the only player who can hold his head high.Coming off the bench with 15 minutes to go, the left-back was quick to make an impact at Tynecastle.Tuur Rommens’ stats vs HeartsMinutes 15Passing accuracy 89%Chances created2Aerial duels won 100%Long balls completed 100%Rommens was excellent against HeartsAccording to Fotmob on 5 May, he completed all but one of his passes, created two chances, won all of his aerial duels and completed all of his long balls.As a result, he somehow created more opportunities than the likes of Mikey Moore, Andreas Skov Olsen and Nicolas Raskin despite his limited minutes.Therefore, while Rommens is unlikely to have a significant impact before the end of the campaign, he once again proved that he will be a major asset next season.Hopefully, this form will continue on the weekend when Rangers face Celtic in what could be a crucial clash for their Champions League hopes.Can Rangers keep hold of Rommens this summer?Football Insider exclusively revealed that Rangers are not fearful that Rommens will leave this summer.The club remain confident that they can keep hold of the 22-year-old, who has had a significant impact since his arrival at Ibrox this January.There is an acceptance from within Rangers that it is natural for players of the Belgian’s quality to attract interest from elsewhere, but the hierarchy are adamant that they will not lose him this summer.However, it remains to be seen if the club will be tempted to accept an offer for Rommens if one comes in, with plenty of twists and turns expected this transfer window.

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