This weekend, the attacking midfielder might have a chance to play again.
Philippe Clement’s appointment as Glasgow Rangers’ new head coach was formally announced on Sunday, and his debut game will be this weekend’s meeting against Hibernian.
On Saturday in the Scottish Premiership, the Light Blues visit their opponents at Ibrox, and the Belgian manager will be hoping for a solid start to his stint with the team.
Attacking midfielder Todd Cantwell’s comeback is expected to give him a lift. He stated on The Beautiful Game Podcast that the goal is for him to be healthy and eligible for selection for the match against Hibs.
The key player for Rangers, who missed six weeks of action due to a two-week international break, could return for the game.
Will Cantwell start against Hibernian?
The English wizard hasn’t played since the 1-0 loss to Celtic on September 3rd, so Clement will have to use him right away when he returns from injury.
| Statistic | Cantwell vs Celtic (03/09/2023) |
|---|---|
| Sofascore rating | 7.2 |
| Touches | 81 |
| Chances created | Two |
| Goals | Zero |
| Cantwell’s most recent Rangers performance (via Sofascore) | |
Rangers did defeat St Mirren 3-0 in their most recent game despite playing with ten men for 72 minutes of the game. However, the middle of the field lacked inventiveness.
Jose Cifuentes, John Lundstram, and Nicolas Raskin combined for one opportunity but were unable to convert it because they did not provide a significant threat going forward.
If Cantwell can maintain his ability to score and assist goals from that position, he might now step in to offer more quality in possession.
How many chances did Cantwell create last season?
The 25-year-old wonder, who has only played three league games this season, produced 21 chances in 15 Scottish Premiership appearances following his January transfer from Norwich.
In those 15 starts, Cantwell contributed with six goals and four assists, demonstrating his capacity to consistently have an influence at the top of the pitch.
Out of the club’s crop of center midfielders last season, only Malilk Tillman (ten) scored more league goals and no player managed more league assists than the former England U21 international.
This demonstrates the enormous influence the former Canaries player had on the field for the Light Blues since he adjusted quickly to life in Scotland.
According to Sofascore, the 5-foot-10 star only missed one “big chance” while creating five others for his teammates. Journalist Josh Bunting has called him “outstanding” and a “catalyst” for the Rangers.
This demonstrates Cantwell’s ruthlessness in front of goal as well as his ability to breach the defense of the opposition to offer up enormous scoring possibilities for his fellow attackers.
Thus, by selecting the English star in the starting lineup on Saturday, Clement might electrify Ibrox because he is a player who can thrill fans by making brilliant plays in the final third.
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