To be fair, you can see why so many of us are excited about Chermiti. He arrived at Ibrox under less-than-ideal circumstances — little football beforehand and some injury trouble — yet even in a partial season he produced moments of genuine class. This piece argues that with a full pre-season and more consistency he could become a serious asset for Rangers.
Why he gets the hype
He looks natural in the final third. There's a composure about his movement and an eye for goal that can't be taught. Those little touches, clever runs and the ability to create chances from tight angles are all things you notice straight away. You're not just seeing potential; you're seeing a striker who has instincts and technique. If you're short on patience, you might label him inconsistent. But that inconsistency feels more like rust from lack of game time than a ceiling on his talent.
What he needs to tidy up
Consistency, nothing magical. Finish the easier chances, score the tap-ins, and his stock rises overnight. Young forwards often take time to learn positioning, timing and the mental side of finishing every week. A clearer run of matches will help with decision-making in the box and reduce those spells where he fades. Physically, a full pre-season should improve his sharpness and durability — two big factors for any player aiming to be a regular scorer in this league.
Why a full pre-season matters
Missing pre-season after injury is a big ask for any player joining a new club. With a proper summer under his belt, Chermiti can build fitness, understand Danny's systems better and develop the link-up play Rangers demand from forwards. If he stays another year and gets that continuity, there's every reason to think he'll take a step up. Will he hit the heights some of us predict? Time will tell, but the foundations are there.
Call it optimism, but when talent, time and coaching line up you often get a breakout season. Give the lad a chance — I think we'll be glad we did.
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