View: Rohl must find new formula as Rangers star disappoints in win vs Dundee United

Rangers star Nicolas Raskin once again performed poorly in Saturday’s 4-2 win over Dundee United.

Raskin may leave Rangers in the summer, and he needs to make the most of the time he has left at Ibrox before speculation around his future re-emerges.

Danny Rohl is doing an excellent job in Govan, and the 24-year-old has been a key part of the team’s form in the Scottish Premiership.

However, in recent weeks, the Belgium international hasn’t been at his best, and although it hasn’t had an effect on results, it’s definitely becoming a concern.

As Rangers are firmly in a title race, they need Raskin to be at his best ahead of the split, which clearly wasn’t the case against Dundee United.

Nicolas Raskin delivers underwhelming display vs Dundee United

Although he initially played in a more advanced role under the likes of Philippe Clement and Barry Ferguson, Rohl is using Raskin deeper.

Having partnered Mohamed Diomande, Connor Barron and Tochi Chukwuani in midfield this season, it’s clear that it is an unorthodox role for him.

According to Sofascore, he won 60 per cent of his ground duels, but only 33 per cent of his aerial duels against Dundee United.

He also failed to complete a single interception or block for the Bears, which is relatively alarming as they conceded two goals at Ibrox through the middle.

Raskin’s talent on the ball is undeniable, and it begs the question as to why he isn’t being played further forward.

Rohl is currently using a 4-2-4 formation, and while that is working, Rangers could reach another level in quality if they were to use him directly behind either Youssef Chermiti or Ryan Naderi.

The German head coach will be reluctant to change his tactics, but the Bears could benefit from a double pivot of Barron and Chukwuani, with Raskin playing ahead of them.

How did Raskin perform under Barry Ferguson?

Ferguson replaced Clement in February 2025 for the remainder of last season.

One of his first changes was to play the Belgian higher up the pitch, and it worked to great effect.

Raskin registered five goal contributions in the final three league games of last season, and it was clear he found a rhythm in that role.

He won Rangers’ Players’ Player of the Year award for his fine form in 2024-25, but has since been deployed in a deeper role, which hasn’t quite suited him.

With Chukwuani starting well at the base of midfield, it’s now up to Rohl to get the best out of Raskin in a position in which he thrived under Ferguson.

And if he manages to achieve this, then Rangers’ hopes of winning the Scottish Premiership will drastically increase.

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