Glasgow Rangers need inspiration, could Serge Atakayi provide it?
Rangers froze on the biggest stage of the season at the weekend when they were overpowered by a superior Celtic side.
It has left the Ibrox side shell shocked and needing to hit the reset button as they head into next season.
One of the Rangers players to disappoint was loanee Jamie Murphy, who failed to live up to his billing as a potential matchwinner.
Rangers face Hearts this weekend knowing they need to shake things up, and Murphy’s place should be at risk.
A worthy plan could be to start giving opportunities to talented youngster Serge Atakayi.
The dynamic winger signed from Finland while Mark Warburton was still in charge and he has been impressive on a regular basis for Rangers’ development squad.
The 19-year-old is under contract with Rangers until 2019, and there is no better time to start giving him opportunities.
Rangers will learn more about Atakayi now than in pre-season, and if he impresses, it will really put the pressure on Jamie Murphy.
£1 million is a lot for Rangers to spend to make Murphy’s loan permanent. Atakayi could give them food for thought before they splash out.
Murphy’s non-performance in the semi-final has made it essential they look at alternatives, starting with the talented winger right under their nose.
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