da bet vitoria： Glasgow Rangers have made massive strides since appointing Michael Beale in November last year.
da supremo： The Ibrox side have yet to lose under the Englishman, winning 11 of their 12 matches so far and the players are beginning to adjust to his tactical philosophy.
Add to the fact the Light Blues managed to sign two quality midfielders in the shape of Todd Cantwell and Nicolas Raskin during January proves that Beale is looking ahead to next season already and making the required changes in personnel.
Despite the club heading in the right direction, Beale should be worried about the volume of players he has who are out of contract come the end of the current season, with seven first-team playing members able to leave for free.
The likes of Steven Davis, Allan McGregor, and Scott Arfield will likely be on the move in the summer; however, decisions have to be made regarding Alfredo Morelos, Ryan Jack, and Ryan Kent as soon as possible, with the latter having undergone a remarkable turnaround under the 42-year-old.
Will Ryan Kent sign a new contract at Rangers?
Before Giovanni van Bronckhorst was sacked in November, the £18k-per-week gem had scored just once all season while registering five assists as he was often an isolated figure on the left wing.
Since Beale has been in charge however, it’s been a totally different story and the winger certainly looks like he has “rediscovered himself” lately – according to journalist Josh Bunting – and a new contract should be drafted before it’s too late.
Under the Englishman, Kent has scored twice and grabbed three further assists and the club’s latest 2-1 victory over Ross County saw the winger at his very best.
The 26-year-old was in full flow as he made three key passes, succeeded with all his dribble attempts, hit the woodwork, and completed 92% of his passes and this type of form will be key in the future as Rangers look to get out of sticky situations, whereby under Van Bronckhorst, the match would simply bypass him as the Rangers attack would become fair too rigid.
Former teammate Leon Balogun hailed Kent as a “wizard” and when he is at his best, there is arguably no greater winger in Scotland.
Having invested £7.5m on the player in 2019, the club surely can’t afford to lose him for free and if he can continue his current resurgence for the rest of the season and into 2023/24, then the Gers will have an excellent shot at winning the Premiership crown.