Rohl wants more from Rangers midfielder Raskin

Rangers manager Danny Rohl wants more from midfielder Nicolas Raskin and has had a long conversation with the Belgium international about the required improvements.

Raskin, 24, was dropped under Rohl's predecessor Russell Martin and previously admitted he had doubts over his future in Glasgow amid speculation linking him with a transfer away from Ibrox.

Rohl sees the former Standard Liege man as central to his plans and believes Raskin is on board.

"Nico is an important player for me and the group," the German said. "We worked individually on him and in meetings I spoke with him what I want to see more.

"I had an individual talk with him in the last few days. It was very long, 25-30 minutes. I'm totally convinced that he recognises what we are doing."

Raskin has performed a range of different roles in midfield since signing for the club in 2023, but Rohl is certain of his best position.

"It's very clear for me that he's a six because he likes to have the game in front of him," Rohl said.

"I see that he can attack forward from a six, rather than backwards from an eight or ten position. It's very clear for me that he's a six."

Rangers were beaten 2-1 by Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts last time out and face another tough test on Saturday as they welcome third-place Motherwell to Govan.

Jens Berthel Askou's side have earned praise for their style of play in an impressive campaign to date, but Rohl believes Rangers can exploit weaknesses in Motherwell's system.

"They're doing well," he said. "They play a lot of 4-2-4 as a box in the middle. They have a lot of ball possession in the league. I think about over 60 [percent possession].

"But I'm convinced that when we bring our intensity on the pitch, our structure, with the ball, against the ball, that we can hurt them.

"They give us also spaces where we can attack them. I'm really looking forward to this game because I think both teams will try to play the direction of their own."