Rangers news: David Edgar reacts as Nico Raskin announcement made
Rangers midfielder Nico Raskin has been one of the standout performers for the club this season.
The Belgian has assumed a leadership role in the squad and has captained the team in James Tavernier’s absence.
He even played the 120 minutes against Fenerbahce on 13 March in the UEFA Europa League.
Belgium call up Nico Raskin to their international squad
The international break is just around the corner and most if not all teams have announced their squads.
Belgium have named Gers midfielder Raskin in their squad and he will be travelling to represent his country during the international break.
Despite his stellar performances at club level, the 24-year-old has yet to make his debut for his national team.
He had not even been called up but now has earned himself a selection and is in contention to make his senior debut.
Via X, Heart and Hand’s David Edgar wrote: “Well done Nico.”
Barry Ferguson will be hoping no more names are added to the Rangers injury list
Ferguson will be hoping that Raskin emerges unscathed from the international break with Belgium in March, as the midfielder’s unique blend of tenacity and skill is vital to Gers’ Europa League ambitions.
The 24-year-old, a linchpin in Ferguson’s midfield, brings relentless energy and the passing ability that steadies the club’s transitions.
His standout performance in the Fenerbahce victory underscored his importance, offering both defensive grit and creative spark.
| SPFL stats (2024-25) | Nicolas Raskin |
| Matches played | 25 |
| Starts | 21 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.2% |
| Assists | 4 |
With a thin squad and a crucial quarter-final against Athletic Bilbao looming, losing Raskin to injury could derail Rangers’ momentum.
An injury-free return is non-negotiable for Rangers to maintain their upset potential in Europe.
The last thing the manager will want is for another of his players to pick up an injury.
Without Raskin, the midfield loses its balance and that’s certainly going to make things a lot more difficult for the Ibrox outfit in the final few weeks of the season.
Hopefully, he makes his debut but does not expose himself to any further risk of injury by playing more than he should.