What Rangers confirmed starting XI vs Falkirk says about Nicolas Raskin's future

Rangers have started Nicolas Raskin against Falkirk on Wednesday.

The Belgium international was being heavily linked with a move to Besiktas in the early hours of 2 September, but will now play a part in Westfield.

There has been a major overhaul in the Gers' midfield since Derek McInnes' arrival, and it remains to be seen what the future holds.

With Raskin starting for the Ibrox side, there's a clear indication of where his future may be headed.

The Light Blues were knocked out of the Europa League and Conference League and their only hope of silverware now remains domestically.

With the Glaswegian outfit sitting seventh in the table after three games, they can't risk falling too far behind by dropping points at Falkirk Stadium.

How Derek McInnes has set up Rangers midfield vs Falkirk

Besiktas's loan offer for Raksin was rejected by the Gers and he was subsequently included in the squad for the Falkirk game.

The Light Blues secured a narrow 1-0 win against Aberdeen to ease some pressure off McInnes, and he has now opted to make two changes.

Kosta Nedeljkovic will make his full debut for the Light Blues and the Belgium international will start alongside Cammy Devlin in the double pivot, with Kim Min-su probably as the number 10.

It looks like the Glaswegian outfit are now planning to keep Raskin for the foreseeable future despite the transfer window being open.

Why Derek McInnes must now keep Nicolas Raskin at Ibrox

Thelo Aasgaard could leave Rangers for Anderlecht before the 3 September transfer deadline in Scotland.

The Gers have shipped out Connor Barron and Lyall Cameron in recent hours and are about to do the same with the Norway international.

A midfield that once looked packed now seems a bit short on quality.

Raskin is one of the few players capable of consistently creating opportunities from the middle of the park and McInnes now can't afford to lose him.

The Belgium international's experience could be influential for the Glaswegian outfit this season after a large turnover of players in G51.

While there's no guarantee Raskin will stay, the Govan side should do everything in their power to convince him.