Rangers don’t need another midfielder who only does one thing. If we’re going to strengthen that area, it has to be someone who can handle pressure, move the ball forward, and still do the ugly side of the game when it turns into a scrap. That’s why the name Pierre-Emmanuel Ekwah is interesting.
A midfielder with options, not just a role
The appeal here is the versatility. A left-footed player who can operate in midfield but also slot in at left centre-back is the kind of squad piece that makes a manager’s life easier over a long season. We all know how quickly plans change when injuries bite, and having someone who can “comfortably slip in” across two positions can be the difference between coping and scrambling.
If you’re building a squad for domestic football where you’re expected to dominate the ball most weeks, you need players who can play in tight areas and still keep the team moving. The description of Ekwah as someone with close control, a bit of 1v1 ability, and the confidence to take the ball under pressure fits that idea.
What he brings to the middle of the pitch
The qualities listed are basically what Rangers fans have been crying out for at times: line-breaking passing, possession retention when the press comes on, and a bit of presence physically. That blend matters because it’s not just about winning the ball, it’s about what you do the second you win it. Can you keep it? Can you turn? Can you find a forward pass rather than the safe one?
There’s also mention of him being willing to shoot from range. Even if that only buys you a goal here and there, it forces teams to step out, and that can open up space for the forwards. In Scotland, where opponents often sit deep, that’s never a bad tool to have.
Röhl, selection, and the Fernandez point
The other big theme here is trust and selection. The post makes the case that Danny Röhl has now seen what Fernandez offers and is sticking with him, after earlier decisions left him out of too many important matches. Whether you agree with every detail or not, the wider point stands: Rangers look far more settled when the manager commits to his best options rather than chopping and changing.
If Ekwah is genuinely on the radar, you can see why. He sounds like the type who could give Röhl more control in midfield and a bit of insurance at the back. That kind of signing, if it’s done right, tends to pay off.
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