Derek Ferguson names player who ‘Absolutely’ must get first Rangers start v Hibs

Derek Ferguson names player who ‘Absolutely’ must get first Rangers start v Hibs

A player named by Derek Ferguson “Absolutely” needs to start for the Rangers against the Hibs

Ferguson acknowledges that the lack of offensive reinforcements by Rangers during the January transfer window irritates him.

but feels that on Wednesday, January 24, against Hibernian, Fabio Silva “absolutely” needs to start.

Earlier this month, the 21-year-old Portuguese forward made his Scottish Cup debut on Saturday, January 20, coming off the bench against Dumbarton. He was on loan from Wolves to Ibrox until the end of the season.

Since both Danilo and Kemar Roofe are out by injuries, Philippe Clement reportedly wants to add a more potent striker to his squad before the transfer window ends to provide competition for Cyriel Dessers.

Silva is typically of a floating attacker, but former Rangers player Ferguson believes he will start as central striker for the first time at Easter Road in place of new faces.

He said in an interview with Ibrox News, “He has to (start).”

This is the point at which I become frustrated;

It is anticipated, in my opinion, that at least one more front-line member will weigh in.

The previous night, Silva started the match against Copenhagen while Dessers was on the sidelines.

Dessers hasn’t shown much this season, but I think he might make an impact off the bench.

It’s not the best posture for Silva, in my opinion; as you can see, he likes to fall short,

He’s been expected to play a different role, yet he can still connect play and stray into new areas.

“As things stand right now, without any new players joining, I expect him to play and expect him to top the line.

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