Neraysho Kasanwirjo reveals what his Ibrox team-mate told him after he was dropped by Rangers

But while Neraysho Kasanwirjo Finally moving into the center of defense in the 2-1 win over St Mirren, the 22-year-old defender started the match at right back.

Depose Rangers captain James Tavernieryou might think that Ibrox The captain had a few things to say about that.

Speaking after the match, Kasanwirjo revealed exactly what ‘father figure’ Tavernier told him about the kick-off and it might surprise one or two. ranger supporters.

Neraysho Kasanwirjo reveals James Tavernier’s talk

“(James Tavernier) came (to me) before (the start),” said Neraysho Kasanwirjo, who arrives full-time.

“Before the game, he told me ‘just enjoy the game.’ The quality you can play with. He told me don’t look at it like he replaced James Tavernier, he just plays for the team. And he said ‘just enjoy’.

“Yes, I think it (helped) a lot. Everybody talk to me, talk to other kids. He is the father of the team. So it’s good for young people to have someone like that.

“Yes, of course (I enjoy my role). I think I played before this. I have already played many games, but now I compete with all the members of the team to get minutes and make a good impression.

“Yes, I want to start every week, but it depends on the coach and me how I train to give the best impression of myself than what I said before. And see how it goes day by day.”

Philippe Clement explains the departure of the Rangers captain

The decision to leave out James Tavernier against St Mirren obviously raised eyebrows among Rangers fans before the Scottish First Division clash at Ibrox.

Speaking after the game, Philippe Clement was asked about the decision and Rangers looked much more confident after the Gers captain came off the bench around the hour mark.

The rangers manager He explained that both James Tavernier and Cyriel Dessers had been rested amid a hectic schedule at Ibrox.

The situation of the 32-year-old Gers captain contrasts with that of John Souttar and Tom Lawrence. who missed the game due to injury problems.

“(James Tavernier rested) because we play every three days,” Clement told reporters after the march.

“There is no team in the world that has our schedule and plays with only one player every game.

“It could maybe be a centre-back or a goalkeeper, but the rest of the field is impossible with the schedule you have now this season.

“And maybe there are teams that have done it so far or next month, but these players will have problems in a month or two, so we have to take care of that too.”

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