Rangers player thanks fans at Ibrox after cryptic dig at Russell Martin

Everton will be missing a key player for this weekend’s fixture against Crystal Palace.

Meanwhile, Rangers have endured another disappointing start to their season, sitting eighth in the Scottish Premiership after six matches.

Manager Russell Martin finally secured his first league win on Sunday, guiding his side to a narrow 2-1 victory over Livingston at the Almondvale Stadium in West Lothian.

Next up for Rangers is a Europa League trip to Austria, where they’ll take on Sturm Graz. Despite the recent win, confidence in Martin’s leadership remains low.

The pressure continues to mount on Martin as calls for his dismissal grow louder. Beyond external criticism, there appears to be unrest within the squad as well.

Clinton Nsiala publicly voices frustration with lack of opportunities

Defender Clinton Nsiala has been vocal on social media about his frustrations since Martin took charge. The 21-year-old, who featured in 10 matches last season, has yet to make a matchday squad this campaign.

Previously, Nsiala posted an image of himself in Rangers gear with the pointed caption, “STILL HERE,” widely seen as a jab at the current manager. He recently returned to Instagram to thank Rangers fans for their continued support, ending his message with, “Thanks for all of your messages, dear Gers.”

The French centre-back, signed on a free transfer from AC Milan last season, clearly feels overlooked under the new regime and isn’t shy about sharing his disappointment.

Rangers’ defensive struggles could open the door for Nsiala

Despite his exclusion, Nsiala might yet get an opportunity, as injuries threaten to further weaken an already underperforming defence.

Defensively, Rangers have been far from convincing. Their 1-0 loss to Genk in the Europa League was flattering, with the Belgian side racking up 3.79 expected goals, according to Sofascore.

Across all competitions, Rangers have managed just four clean sheets—two of those coming in domestic competitions against Celtic and Hibernian.

Statistically, the backline has regressed:

Fewer tackles per game compared to last season
Fewer interceptions
Goalkeeper Jack Butland is facing more shots and making more saves per match

Given these struggles, Nsiala may be questioning what more he needs to do to earn a chance—especially when the numbers don’t favor the current starting defenders. Through his social media posts, he’s clearly determined to be heard.