OR Rangers hosts him Panathinaic On Tuesday night (22.07.2025, 21q45) at “Ibrox” for the 2nd qualifying round of the Champions League. Scottish coach Russell Martin referred to the game and said that the match is a big “test” for his team, which should dominate.
At the same time, he talked about all three Rangers’ players who come from an injury. The reason for the Dessers, Igaman and Gasama, who will be able to fight against Panathinaikos, but not for the whole 90 minutes.
What he said at the press conference:
“I’m excited, I’m really looking forward. In terms of preparation, physically, regularly and in connection between players, I am very pleased. Tomorrow it will be a big test for us to see how far we have reached and what else we need to work.
Eli (ed. Asgaard) is the only worry due to injury, our excellent medical team works hard to bring it back. Passing the preparation with only one injury issue is very positive and is the result of a team effort.
We have changed a lot, we have managed it throughout the club. Every day I wake up and feel honored to be in this position. I am excited and will give everything. We want tomorrow to make the fans get excited. It’s a great opportunity.
Siril (b. Dessers), Hamza (b. Danilo is great to work with him, reads the game well and gives everything every season. It helps many players because it speaks five languages and acts as a translator!
We have to be patient but also fast. There will be difficult times, but we need to make sure that everyone understands what we are trying to achieve and transmit enthusiasm. We will need the fans, they were great with me in the city. I hope tomorrow will feel a freshness and energy from their team.
Dominant, with control, fast, aggressive and run more than the opponent. That’s what we want. We want to be as dominant as possible in every game.
Visiting us the legends of the club was wonderful. The door is always open to people who have succeeded and love and support the club. Anyone who can share experience and wisdom is valuable to me, staff and players.
What we have seen in training is fantastic, they look open to new ideas. Now, the biggest challenge is to do it in front of 50,000 people. We want the fans tomorrow to leave with a positive image for the team. We have to show it on the pitch and if we start to create this connection with the world, it will be very difficult to stop us if we all move together. They have to trust the job and each other. We have a clear framework and very clear principles.
James (Tavernier) was excellent. I have pushed him hard and it was amazing. For young players it is great to see a more experienced asking questions and keep learning. I hope TaB will be able to take advantage of his strengths in this team. “