Why Derek McInnes has new Rangers hero after what Badredine Bouanani did vs St Mirren

Derek McInnes got a glimpse of what Badredine Bouanani is capable of as Rangers beat St Mirren on Wednesday.

The 21-year-old made his debut for the Gers in their dramatic 1-0 win at Ibrox on 9 September.

During the Algeria international's 60 minutes on the pitch, he produced some impressive moments.

Bojan Miovski eventually scored a late winner at Ibrox, but Bouanani certainly made his own impression.

The winger's technical abilities and qualities were evident in possession.

McInnes may now have a new hero at the Glaswegian outfit, who have been crying out for one this season.

Badredine Bouanani game in numbers vs St Mirren

Bouanani was one of the bright sparks for Rangers as they got their fourth straight win.

In the Algerian attacker's 60 minutes on the pitch, he recorded an xA of 0.85, played three key passes and created one big chance, according to Sofascore.

The winger also had one shot on target, which was saved by Jacob Chapman, who seemed possessed in the game.

Bouanani was highly influential for the Gers, taking 51 touches, recording one successful dribble and putting in a defensive shift by winning four ground duels and one aerial duel.

What stood out was the forward's inswinging balls into the box from the right-wing, with five of 13 attempted crosses accurate, and his left foot is a lethal weapon for McInnes.

At around the quarter-hour mark, the BBC live text stated, "A perfect cross from debutant Bouanani finds little Nicolas Raskin, whose header is pushed away brilliantly by St Mirren goalie Jacob Chapman."

How Derek McInnes now has options galore up front at Ibrox

At one point in the summer, Rangers were desperate to make additions out wide after sanctioning the departures of Oliver Antman and Nedim Bajrami.

Minsu Kim and Bouanani have subsequently come through the door at Ibrox and have been game-changers.

The South Korean prospect had three eye-catching displays for the Gers before being rested on the bench against St Mirren.

McInnes now has two quality players he can count on to create chances and make a positive impact.

With Daisuke Yokota picking up a serious injury, Bouanani will have to immediately deliver on the right-wing for the Glaswegian outfit.

Considering what the Algeria international managed to do on his debut, it's safe to say that fans in G51 are in for a treat this season.

Now is the perfect time to prove that, with two huge Old Firm's against Celtic to come.