Rangers did some shrewd business this summer as Pedro Caxinha is seemingly attempting to go toe-to-toe with their arch rivals, Celtic in the upcoming season of the Scottish Premiership. Owing to the lack of group cohesiveness, the Gers did struggle to hit the right chords against Luxembourg minnows, Progres Niederkorn and it did lead to their exit from the Europa League.
However, Caixinha and his troops are slowly knitting themselves together as a unit and their win against Watford and Sheffield Wednesday are undoubtedly going to be a huge impetus in boosting the morale of the squad going into the new season. The Light Blues completely outclassed the Owls yesterday and here are three notable points that were deciphered from the game from the point of view of Rangers.
Dorrans Is The Real Deal
The impact which Graham Dorrans has been manoeuvred in the middle of the park was invigorating, riveting and simply intriguing. Signed from Norwich City, the 30-year-old has started to carve a very positive impression for himself with the way he relentlessly kept pressing Carlos Carvalhal’s men.
Dorrans kept making driving runs with the ball, was shrewd with the way he passed the ball around, was really crafty and his notable vision gave his teammates the license to thrive and he might well be the signing of the summer for Caixinha.
Experience of Alves Clearly Made an Impact
Centre-back Bruno Alves registered another resounding display at the heart of the defence of the Teddy Bears. The Portuguese international was commendable in the air, brought his physical presence into the play and formed an appealing understanding with Fabio Cardoso.
He tightened the screws at the back and choked the attackers of Sheffield Wednesday with sheer brilliance. For quite some time, the Glasgow based club were in the dire need of having a defender with sheer leadership abilities and Alves, they seem to have found what they were vouching for.
Windass Made A Statement Too
Josh Windass wasn’t really given much of a thought by the former Al-Gharafa boss the last term and was speculated to be shown the exit door, but the determination and hunger he showed against the Championship outfit might now tempt the manager to keep him in his arsenal.
The former Accrington Staley midfielder found the back of the net with his cool and composed finish as he embraced the opportunity he was afforded to prove his mettle, and without any doubt, he did show what he is capable of.
