Rangers: Michael Stewart spot on with Tuur Rommens observation, he’s a serious upgrade
Rangers’ winter signing of Tuur Rommens continues to reap its rewards, with Michael Stewart correct in his latest assessment of the defender.
Although Jayden Meghoma has not been terrible for the Govan-based outfit, the arrival of Rommens has showcased a stark difference in the quality on offer.
The 22-year-old has quickly adapted to life in Scotland, with Danny Rohl entrusting him to start in the Gers’ last five games.
That trust was on show last week when Rommens scored the winning goal for the G51 side.
As Rangers took on Aberdeen, romping to a 4-1 win, Rommens once again stood out as Stewart issued praise for the Belgian.
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What did Michael Stewart say about Rangers’ Tuur Rommens?
Rommens has been exceptional for Rangers since making the switch from the Jupiler Pro League in January, and his performances are not going unnoticed.
Speaking on Premier Sports 2’s coverage, Stewart said: “He’s got a great engine on him; he really has. He’s been such an improvement for this Rangers side.”
| Player | Games played |
| Jayden Meghoma | 24 |
| Tuur Rommens | 6 |
| Max Aarons | 2 |
| Derek Cornelius | 1 |
Overall, it is hard to disagree with Stewart, and just moments after that comment, Rommens further proved his point.
The work rate of the Belgian was on show when he played a key part in the opening goal against the Dons.
The winter signing took down a long ball before driving to the byline. His cutback fell to Mikey Moore, and his resulting shot fell to Tochi Chukwuani, who scored the opening goal.
While Rommens will not be credited with the assist, the goal was certainly created by him.
However, while Rommens has emerged as first choice, Rangers have been told to keep hold of Meghoma.
Rommens is already looking like a bargain transfer for Rangers
Rangers’ fee of £3.4million for the 22-year-old may ultimately turn out to be one of the biggest value-for-money signings the club has made in recent history.
As can be seen in the Sofascore graphic below, he is more than steady on the ball and has an attacking edge to his game, as well as being able to do the defensive side of things.
Transfermarkt’s valuation of Rommens already shows the Gers got an excellent deal with him, now worth £900,000 more than they paid.
At Rangers, Rommens’ attacking influence is evident through his numbers. As per Sofascore, he creates 2.8 key passes per match, compared to Meghoma’s 0.8.
While Stewart’s observation is based on what he sees on the pitch, the data also entirely backs him up as well.
If Rangers are to win a 56th league title, then the arrival of Rommens will have been a key factor behind Rohl’s success.
The 49ers have found a serious upgrade in a player that can have a lot of impact in the final third.
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