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Charlie Adam predicts mistakes from Nikola Katic, thinks Connor Goldson is cruising

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Charlie Adam of Stoke City celebrates scoring the first Stoke goal during the The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Coventry City and Stoke...
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Rangers have brought defenders Connor Goldson and Nikola Katic to Ibrox.

Nikola Katic of Rangers battles with Bllazhe Ilijoski of FC Shkupi during the UEFA Europa League Qualifying Round match between Rangers and Shkupi at Ibrox Stadium on July 12, 2018 in...

Former Rangers defender Charlie Adam has told BBC Radio Five Live that he thinks Nikola Katic will make mistakes for the Gers this season – but will learn from them.

Steven Gerrard has come in as the new Rangers manager this summer, and he has set about revolutionising his squad at Ibrox following the dismal Pedro Caixinha era.

Allan McGregor, Jon Flanagan, Nikola Katic, Connor Goldson, Lassana Coulibaly, Scott Arfield, Ovie Ejaria, Ryan Kent, Jamie Murphy and Umar Sadiq have all arrived at Rangers this summer, with Gerrard being backed with a raft of signings.

The likes of Bruno Alves, Jason Holt, Carlos Pena, Michael O’Halloran, Joe Dodoo, Kenny Miller and Eduardo Herrera are among the players to go, and Rangers look to be in good shape heading into the new season.

Rangers face Osijek in the second leg of their Europa League qualifying tie tonight, and then it’s on to the first game of the Scottish Premiership season as Gerrard’s side go up against rivals Aberdeen.

Ahead of the new campaign, former Rangers midfielder Charlie Adam has discussed the Gers’ chances, and focused on two new signings when speaking to BBC Radio Five Live.

Nikola Katic of Rangers scores his team's secong goal during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Rangers and Wigan Athletic at Ibrox Stadium on July 29, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Adam discussed new signing Katic, suggesting that the Croatian youngster will make mistakes in the heart of the Rangers defence this season, but he will learn from them and improve off the back of the errors.

Adam also looked at centre back partner Goldson, claiming that he is ‘cruising’ through games and has been Rangers’ best player under Gerrard so far, with the ex-Brighton man earning fans early into his stay at Ibrox.

“Defensively, they look good,” said Adam. “They’ve brought in Allan McGregor, and Katic is a young defender from Croatia. He’ll make mistakes during the season, you can see that, but he’s young and he’ll learn, he’s a good size. Goldson, every game I’ve seen, he’s cruised. He’s been the best player so far.”

Charlie Adam of Stoke City celebrates scoring the first Stoke goal during the The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Coventry City and Stoke City at Ricoh Arena on January 6, 2018...