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How Rangers tactical change made all the difference for Minsu Kim vs Dundee

Max Wilkins

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Rangers eventually saw the best of Kim Minsu away to Dundee on Saturday evening.

Dropping points won't have been on the agenda for Derek McInnes at Dens Park.

That is what happened as a Dan Neil error let Callum Jones in to seal a point for the hosts in a 2-2 draw.

That can't take away from multiple positive performances from Gers stars.

The South Korea international was certainly one of those who went on to have an impact after a slow start.

It has now been highlighted what Rangers had to change to get Kim into the game against Dundee.

How Rangers adapted to suit Kim Minsu vs Dundee

The summer signing has certainly been a bright spark ever since stepping through the doors in Govan.

He came in as a mainly unknown quantity from Girona, but is making an impression every week without end product.

That was eventually seen away to the Dark Blues after a largely subdued first-half display.

Kim went on to be one of the busiest players on the pitch after the interval as momentum swung in favour of the Light Blues.

Former Ibrox man Richard Foster puts that down to a tactical tweak that saw the away side funnel the ball to the attacker.

Speaking via BBC Sportscene, he said: "He picks up brilliant positions in the pocket behind the Dundee midfield. He did the same in the first half, but they weren't looking to play him. They were going long with the ball, wide with the ball.

"He always drifts and he's very clever. Minsu Kim was lively and they looked to him more, that suited Rangers."

That sums up his evening perfectly as we now delve deeper into his performance.

Minsu Kim warming up for Rangers
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The numbers behind Kim vs Dundee

There arguably wasn't a better player on the pitch at Dens.

The 20-year-old put up several match-topping stats as he delivered the most chances, shots and dribbles.

To drive forward three times, get four strikes off and also create three chances for your teammates is no mean feat in 76 minutes.

He will be frustrated that only one of his strikes wasn't blocked as he went another day without a goal or assist.

There were still plenty of positives to take as his willingness to show his physical side in five successful duels is a big plus.

It proved that Kim can make a telling difference if Rangers play through him rather than around him.

McInnes now has a decision to make moving forward about whether to stick by him or continue how his side did in the first half at Dens.

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