Ibrox View: Momentum halted for Rangers ace as Rohl forced to make decision in win v Dundee United

Ryan Naderi netted his first Scottish Premiership goal for Rangers against Dundee United but was forced off at half-time due to injury.

The German has had to wait to find his feet at Ibrox, often playing alongside Youssouf Chermiti in the frontline.

However, against Dundee United, he was allowed to roam up top by himself, and in truth, he looked excellent for Danny Rohl’s side.

The decision to substitute him at half-time raised eyebrows, and after his performance, injury seemed to be the only logical explanation.

Rohl has since confirmed Naderi has picked up an injury, and while there is no good time to pick one up, this blow comes at a particularly cruel time.

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Naderi may have been Rangers’ best player in the opening half against Dundee United, and his display was rewarded with a goal.

The finish could have had the chance to allow the 22-year-old to ride a wave of momentum as the Bears enter a crucial stage of the season.

However, the striker may not be in line for a stop-start few weeks in Glasgow.

Speaking after the game, Rohl confirmed that Naderi was “not OK,” and needed to come off. The Govan-based club will now need to wait and assess how serious the blow is.

After Tuur Rommens’ setback, the Rangers manager could now be without multiple key players ahead of the league split.

Hopefully, Naderi’s injury is not serious and a return to action can be sooner rather than later.

The goal against the Tangerines will provide plenty of confidence, but missing any of the immediate fixtures would allow that momentum to fade away. The timing could not have been any worse.

Ryan Naderi’s game in numbers vs Dundee United

Against Dundee United, Naderi made himself a handful competing in six aerial duels, of which he won six. Additionally, he took three shots, accumulating an xG of 1.37.

He also won two fouls for the Gers and completed a total of 10 carries in just one half. and completed

Overall, it may have been his best performance in a Rangers shirt, and he will be disappointed it had to end after just 45 minutes.

The Bears’ next game does not arrive until 12 April and both his manager and the player will be hoping to have good news before the trip to Falkirk.

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