Charlie Nicholas dubs James Tavernier to be Rangers ‘ultimate hero’ in Seville
Charlie Nicholas has raved over “phenomenal” Rangers captain James Tavernier, insisting he can win the Europa League final for the Scots.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side takes on Eintracht Frankfurt – who are yet to lose a game in the tournament – in Wednesday [May 18] night’s final in Seville.
The defender has been “something else” this season, notching 35 goal involvements in all competitions for the Gers.
“Tavernier, for me, is the man who can turn games,” the Sky Sports pundit told Scottish Daily Express.
“His scoring record is phenomenal as are his assists. If Tavernier gets the time and space then I can see Rangers edging it.
“I know people will talk about his penalties but even if you take them out his goal return is something else.
“I see Tavernier being the ultimate hero. He always seems to deliver when it matters.
“It might go to extra time but I could see Rangers coming through it. I would go 1-1 and then Rangers to win it 2-1 in extra time.”
Skipper.
If Tavernier is on his game on Wednesday, Rangers stand a very good chance of winning the final.
His impact on the game from right-back is absolutely insane and he really doesn’t get the credit he truly deserves.
A lot of strikers struggle to produce the numbers that the Englishman has produced Infront of goal this season which shows you just how important he is to the Light Blues.
The 30-year-old has come under scrutiny for his defending at times but who cares when his attacking output is as good as it is?
This is a huge game that the Bears simply must go on to win. They have done unbelievably well to reach this stage of the tournament – knocking out a host of quality sides on their way but none of that matters now.
It is time to go out and do the business and bring the Europa League trophy back to Ibrox.
In other Rangers news, Kris Boyd says that Rangers won’t be fazed by Frankfurt in the Europa League final.