Derek McInnes is confident captain Lawrence Shankland will deliver

According to Skysports.

Context

Shankland, formerly of Hearts, is now Rangers captain and must demonstrate his leadership skills to inspire the team. His role as captain in the Scottish Premier League will be critical to achieving the club's goals.

Why is this important

Lawrence Shankland, Rangers captain, has played a key role in the team despite a difficult start to the season. His experience and leadership could be critical to the club's success in the Scottish Premier League and internationally, especially ahead of important fixtures such as the UEFA Conference League play-offs.

Key takeaways

• Derek McInnes is confident captain Lawrence Shankland will deliver.
• Derek McInnes has expressed confidence in the potential of captain Lawrence Shankland, who, despite a poor start to the season, should make a major impact both on and off the field.
• Rangers: Derek McInnes confident captain Lawrence Shankland will have 'big influence' at Ibrox club | Football News | Sk.

Rangers head coach Derek McInnes has praised his captain Lawrence Shankland, saying he will have a "significant impact" on the team whether or not he starts. Shankland, who previously played under McInnes at Hearts, joined Rangers this summer and took over as captain. However, at the beginning of the season the forward did not show his best qualities and in the last League Cup match against St Mirren, which ended with a score of 5:1 in favor of Rangers, he remained on the bench.

Ahead of the UEFA Conference League play-off opener against Czech side Jablonec at Ibrox, McInnes said: "I said that when I spoke to Lawrence. Being captain doesn't guarantee anything and he accepted that. He won't throw a tantrum about it. Someone has to captain the club and knowing Lawrence I can say he's a brilliant captain and a great guy. He's got a lot to offer the team. People can talk too much about it. "You want your captain to have a significant impact on and off the field, and I believe Lawrence will be that way. For me, that's not the question, although I can see why others might see more of that."

Shankland came on as a second-half substitute against St Mirren but was unable to add to his only Rangers goal, a penalty against Poland's Jagiellonia in the Europa League qualifiers. McInnes calmed the situation, saying: "When you have a player like Lawrence who knows how to score goals, I'm not too worried. He's too good not to score regularly. He's shown that many times in the Premier League, scoring 20 or more goals a season at Hearts. Sometimes people can put too much emphasis on that. I think you need to let him play in his natural style. The best strikers have an instinctive side to their game where everything looks natural and flawless. I I have no doubt that he will do well here."

Also on this day, Rangers announced the signing of Kosta Nedeljkovic on a season-long loan from Aston Villa, with an option to buy. The 20-year-old Serbian international is the club's 11th new signing this summer and will compete with Dujon Sterling and Ross McCrovey for the right-back position. McInnes added: "It was a position we identified at the start of pre-season. We looked at different options. The club had been relying on Dujon for a long time, who had injury problems, so we wanted to bring a different type of defender into the squad.I rate Dujon highly, but with Costa you get a player similar to (midfielder) Vanja (Dragovich) at fullback: a real enthusiast, an athlete with the ability to actively contribute to attack and defence. He shows good quality and a real desire to play in this position. As a young player, he still has some work to do, but we are looking forward to helping him develop.

What happens next

With a match against Jablonec coming up, Shankland will need to prove himself on the pitch to reaffirm the confidence of manager Derek McInnes. If he can improve his form, it could significantly improve Rangers' chances of success in the Scottish Premier League and other competitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Derek McInnes say about Lawrence Shankland?

Rangers head coach Derek McInnes has said Laurence Shankland will have a 'significant impact' on the team regardless of whether he starts.

Why didn't Lawrence Shankland play in the last match against St Mirren?

Laurence Shankland was left on the bench in the last League Cup match against St Mirren, which ended 5-1 to Rangers.

What is Lawrence Shankland's role at Rangers?

Lawrence Shankland takes over as Rangers captain.

What does McInnes think of Shankland's captaincy?

McInnes noted that being captain does not guarantee anything, but he believes Shankland will have a significant impact on the team both on and off the field.

What was Shankland's previous experience before joining Rangers?

Laurence Shankland played under McInnes at Hearts before joining Rangers.

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