adminAs well as Chermiti: Rohl must drop 4/10 Rangers flop who lost 100% duels
Danny Rohl Faces Selection Dilemma After Roma Defeat – Two Rangers Stars Tipped to Be Dropped
Glasgow Rangers boss Danny Rohl suffered his second straight defeat in charge on Thursday night as Roma claimed a 2–0 victory at Ibrox in the Europa League.
The Italian side silenced the home crowd with two first-half goals, handing Rohl his third loss in five matches since taking over the Light Blues.
Despite the disappointing run, it would be harsh to judge the former Sheffield Wednesday manager too quickly — his early fixtures have included a League Cup semi-final against Celtic and this clash against elite European opposition.
Rohl has inherited a side low on confidence after a difficult spell under Russell Martin, who managed just five wins in all competitions.
However, the German coach has an opportunity to steady the ship when Rangers travel to face Dundee in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday — and some bold selection calls could be on the horizon.
Why Youssef Chermiti Should Be Dropped
Summer signing Youssef Chermiti endured another frustrating night against Roma and may find himself out of the starting XI this weekend.
The £8 million arrival from Everton has contributed only one goal and one assist in 12 appearances this season — underwhelming numbers for a marquee forward.
His solitary goal came via a goalkeeper’s error, and his assist owed more to Danilo’s superb individual finish than any creative brilliance.
Against Roma, the gulf in class between Chermiti and Artem Dovbyk was striking. While the Ukrainian led the line expertly — holding up play, linking attacks, and creating four chances — the Portuguese forward struggled to make any meaningful impact.
His poor display followed a similarly wasteful outing in the 3–1 defeat to Celtic, where pundit Michael Stewart criticised his “poor finishing” after missing two big chances.
Given Danilo’s recent form — with goals in both Premiership matches under Rohl — it would make sense for the manager to start the Brazilian ahead of Chermiti against Dundee.
Why Jayden Meghoma Also Deserves the Axe
Chermiti isn’t the only player whose starting spot should be in jeopardy. Young full-back Jayden Meghoma was withdrawn at half-time against Roma after a difficult 45 minutes.
Rohl’s decision to shift Max Aarons — a natural right-back — to the left side instead of repositioning Meghoma in a back four spoke volumes about his trust in the Brentford loanee.
The 19-year-old failed to win a single duel or make any key contribution in attack or defence before being hooked at the break. The Scotsman handed him a 4/10 rating, describing him as “out of his depth” — a fair assessment based on his showing.
It’s not the first time Meghoma has looked shaky. He was partly at fault for Johnny Kenny’s opener in the League Cup loss to Celtic and was beaten in the air for Brann’s first goal in Rohl’s debut match in charge. His aerial duel success rate in the Premiership stands at a concerning 25%, highlighting his ongoing defensive struggles.
With Aarons proving more reliable and versatile, Rohl may again opt to deploy the former Norwich man at left-back in a back four — leaving Meghoma out of the XI.
Final Verdict
To give Rangers the best chance of bouncing back against Dundee, Danny Rohl should take decisive action by dropping both Youssef Chermiti and Jayden Meghoma.
Replacing them with Danilo up front and Aarons at left-back could inject the energy, experience, and quality the team sorely needs heading into the final game before the international break.
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