Glasgow Rangers strolled to a different simple Premiership win this afternoon at Ibrox.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s aspect thrashed St Mirren 4-0 to document their third consecutive league victory, and this can give the Gers a confidence enhance with a busy few weeks approaching.
A faucet-in from Antonio Colak following a Borna Barisic shot, and later a James Tavernier penalty gave the Light Blues a pleasant two-goal cushion at half-time, and Van Bronckhorst would absolutely have urged his workforce to decorate the objective distinction within the closing 45 minutes.
Two extra objectives had been added within the second half however it took the Light Blues till the ultimate quarter-hour of the match to attain them. Colak netted his fourth league brace of the season whereas Fashion Sakala repaid Van Bronckhorst with a pleasant end to spherical off the win.
It was a strong workforce efficiency and the Dutchman will certainly be very happy with Sakala’s show, particularly contemplating that it was his first league start of the marketing campaign.
Sakala stole the present towards St Mirren
The Zambian got here off the bench towards Liverpool in midweek, and regardless of enjoying for simply 24 minutes at Anfield, he accomplished 100% of his passes, took one shot and brought on common unpredictability within the Rangers assault.
This cameo prompted Van Bronckhorst to begin him towards St Mirren, and he was arguably the best participant on the pitch.
Sakala obtained a SofaScore score of 8.8, the joint highest on the pitch alongside Colak, whereas scoring the fourth objective and offering the help for the Croatian’s second. He additionally created an additional big chance and performed one key move throughout his time on the pitch, giving the workforce a special attacking outlet.
Former Rangers defender Alan Hutton as soon as described the Zambian as a “firework”, and the 25-year-old definitely displayed this trait today as he showcased his fantastic dribbling potential, finishing 100% of his tried dribbles whereas profitable 9 of his 13 duels.
His dynamism and attacking nature stood out and this show will surely have boosted his confidence following a gradual begin to the season.
In equity, the ahead has solely featured for a complete of 225 minutes in all competitions this season, however with Liverpool visiting Ibrox on Wednesday night time within the Champions League, he could have justified a spot within the beginning XI.