Glasgow Rangers’ title hopes took a major hit at Fir Park, and while Danny Rohl’s rotation policy is under fire, two specific individual performances have sparked outrage among the Ibrox faithful.
Despite an early lead through Nicolas Raskin, the Light Blues failed to kill the game against a ten-man Motherwell. While Youssef Chermiti’s struggles in front of goal continue to frustrate, it was the “anonymous” display of Djeidi Gassama that proved Rangers might have made a mistake by not cashing in on him during the winter window.
The £10m ghost at Fir Park Reports suggested Monaco lodged a £10m bid for Gassama in January. On Wednesday’s evidence, Rangers may regret rejecting it. The 22-year-old Frenchman was a passenger for 74 minutes, failing to provide the spark needed to break down a resilient Motherwell defense.
Gassama’s dismal stats vs Motherwell:
- Touches: Only 21 (fewer than striker Chermiti).
- Duels: Won just 2 out of 7.
- Creativity: Zero crosses attempted in over an hour of play.
- Dribbles: Only 1 successful take-on.
Selection Headache for Rohl Danny Rohl’s decision to bench January signings like Skov Olsen and Oliver Antman in favor of Gassama and Chermiti backfired. With only five goal contributions all season and just two in 2026—Gassama is no longer justifying his place in a title-chasing starting XI.
As Rangers prepare for a vital clash against Hearts, the message from the stands is clear: there is no more room for inconsistency. If the Gers are to bridge the gap at the top, Rohl must lean on his in-form January arrivals and leave the “infuriating” duo of Gassama and Chermiti on the sidelines.
Thiago Nuno is a football editor and analyst covering European leagues, match statistics, and transfer market trends.
