What now for Danny Rohl's Rangers as title hopes fade?
The pressure is mounting on Danny Rohl's Rangers as their title hopes begin to fade. With a string of inconsistent performances and a recent dip in form, the German manager is facing questions about his team's mental strength and ability to handle pressure.
The youthfulness and inexperience of the squad have been cited as factors contributing to their inconsistency. Against Motherwell, Rangers were outplayed in the first half and trailed 2-0, only to battle back to level terms. This pattern of conceding early goals and then recovering has become a recurring theme this season.
The Celtic, Motherwell, and Hearts games have been particularly damaging to Rangers' title hopes. They have also suffered a total of 12 league draws, which has further hindered their progress. Prior to Rohl's arrival, Rangers had lost just twice in 33 games, but they have now lost consecutive games at a crucial stage of the campaign.
Former Rangers forward Kris Boyd has questioned the team's mentality, stating that they have failed to dig in and get results when it matters. Ex-Celtic forward Chris Sutton has also weighed in, suggesting that Rangers' poor form is not a one-off and that questions will be asked about their spending and performance.
Rohl, however, has defended his team's efforts, arguing that it's not just about mentality. He believes that the crowd's support can make a difference, and that playing at a high level for 90 minutes is crucial. He also acknowledges the challenges of managing a young squad and the need for improvement in decision-making moments.
With captain James Tavernier set to leave this summer and several players coming to the end of their loan spells, Rohl faces a significant turnover of players. He has expressed confidence in his ability to rebuild the team and improve their decision-making, but the question remains: can he turn things around in time to save their title hopes?
