Nicolas Raskin has provided an in-depth account of his rollercoaster season at Ibrox, including being frozen out of the Rangers squad by Russell Martin.
Raskin revealed that Martin called him during international duty to say he wasn’t in his plans and that it would be better for him to leave. Raskin said he still doesn’t understand why he was frozen out.
Raskin’s Stand: Refusal to Leave Ibrox
Despite Martin’s message, Raskin refused to leave. He told Martin he would be coming to training and they would have a chat.
Raskin said that if he believed his Rangers career was over, he would have tried to leave.
Rohl’s Arrival: A Mid-Season Revival
Raskin reflected on how his season has turned around, from being forced out by his head coach to potentially leading a title charge from midfield.
He also spoke about Danny Rohl’s mid-season revival. Raskin described Rohl as the best manager he’s worked with at Ibrox.
Belgium Ambitions: Eyes on the World Cup
Raskin discussed his international ambitions, including a likely place on the plane with Belgium in the World Cup.
Having not made a triple-digit pre-selection list under a previous head coach, he has since found a home in the starting XI. Life with the national team has featured a clear, linear trajectory of late: up and to the right.
Tactical Insights and Future Discussions
- Raskin made his debut for the Belgian national team a little over 12 months ago.
- Raskin was playing the best football of his career under Barry Ferguson.
Raskin also provided detail on Rangers’ current tactical template and how Scottish football has changed during his time in the country.
Raskin’s interview also covered his best position. He spoke ahead of a stirring, main-character, man-of-the-match performance against Falkirk.