The Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has admitted that some of his Ibrox recruits have flopped.
Steven Gerrard has insisted that Rangers have improved under his management.
Rangers return to league action on Saturday eight points behind leaders Celtic, four days after being knocked out of a domestic cup competition by Aberdeen for the second time this season.
It means that, once again, and despite a hefty summer recruitment drive, the Gers are likely to end a campaign without any major honours.
And further additions look to be required ahead of next term.
But speaking via Rangers’ official Youtube channel on Friday, Gerrard maintained that much of the groundwork for future success was conducted at the start of his reign.
“Without a doubt, we have improved,” said the Ibrox boss. “The majority of players we have brought in have stood up, some haven’t and we will continue to improve the squad going forward.
“We are doing everything we can to make Rangers a winning team but it can’t happen overnight.
“There needed to be a squad overhaul when I arrived.
“There will be change and better players to add more quality but I don’t expect the same in terms of numbers.
“We need a bit of magic and a few key additions.”
Rangers signed 15 new players in Gerrard’s first window as manager, and added another five in January.
However, two of that initial batch have already seen their Ibrox deals terminated before joining other clubs.
Which of Gerrard’s signings will follow Umar Sadiq and Ovie Ejaria out of Rangers this summer?
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