Rangers had a busy summer with Philippe Clement seeing a turnover of over 20 players.
Question marks still remain about the quality of business completed, however, the manager is convinced that the squad is on the right tracks.
On summer acquisition, who has yet to sample first team action since arriving, is Clinton Nsiala, but Rangers fans might not have to wait much longer.
Clinton Nsiala could be given Rangers chance
With Dujon Sterling doubtful to face Dundee and Leon King not impressing against Hibs, the French youth cap is next in line.
Expected by many to be the fourth centre-half option when he signed from AC Milan, Clement had explained how close the Nsiala is to making the step up:
“Nsiala was the replacement for Johnly Yfeko who was training sometimes with the first-team,” explained Clement.
“It was also an opportunity, he was out of contract. The recruitment team, myself and the staff, saw the potential in Nsiala.
“But he only played academy football until now in Milan. So it is a big step to be also competitive with Rangers. But he’s taken really good steps in the last couple of months.
“He’s more and more competitive in the squad with the other players, so that’s a positive story.”
Should Nsiala or Leon King get Rangers nod?
The only way of finding out if an academy player is capable of adapting to senior football is by promoting them and giving them minutes.
King is an accomplished footballer, but he doesn’t seem to have the pace to make up for his lack of height, physicality or aerial ability.
Another advantage that Nsiala has, is that he is naturally left footed.
In days gone by, young centre-halves used to be blooded as full-backs, however, the game has changed and it would almost be more suitable to give wingers minutes from a deeper position.
Nsiala wouldn’t have signed for Rangers to play bounce games at Auchenhowie, but if he can’t get a game in the midst of an injury crisis, when will he?
