Ryan Jack roars Rangers are ready for heat of Servette battle as he joins James Tavernier in exclusive Euro club
dailyrecord.co.ukGaffer Michael Beale talks about creating chaos at the top end of the pitch.But underpinning the attacking intent he hopes to provide in Switzerland on Tuesday night, there has to be an element of control and calmness.
That’s why Ryan Jack was rested against Livingston at the weekend in a home match where his manager expected the Ibrox outfit to dominate possession without the need to play Jack alongside his other deeper-lying midfielder, Nico Raskin.Beale extended the midfielder’s contract for a reason this summer.
For exactly the kind of scenario his side faces in Switzerland. Defending a narrow lead in a Champions League qualifier, away from home against a hostile crowd – it’s the kind of match Jack has become accustomed to playing in and relishes.
Games where there’s real jeopardy. Cup ties where his positional sense is absolutely vital to plug gaps that can open up when Beale’s full-backs James Tavernier and Borna Barisic are so high up the pitch.His attributes – the capacity to do the unseen dirty work – are as important to the well-being of this side as a flash of brilliance from the likes of Todd Cantwell or Danilo.
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