Steven Gerrard backs Rangers new boy Glen Kamara to be 'monster' in midfield
The January signing has impressed in his two games so far and Gerrard has enjoyed watching him.
(Image:Steven Gerrard reckons Glen Kamaracan become a midfield monster for Rangers on the evidence of his first two games.
The Light Blues boss admitted an impressive debut by the January signing from Dundee was lost in the frustration of a St Johnstone stalemate last weekend.
But Kamara followed that up with another influential performance in the 5-0 Scottish Cup rout of Kilmarnock which was bettered only by a four-goal show from Alfredo Morelos.
Gerrard believes the 23-year-old Finnish international has already shown he can be a huge player for Rangers ahead of Sunday’s trip to Hamilton.
The Ibrox gaffer said: “Glen was one of the few who stood out against St Johnstone and he went about his business really well.
“It was a strong debut but it was lost in such a poor performance around him. I told him in the dressing room I was pleased with his debut and that he looked very comfortable and looked like a Rangers player despite us drawing the game.
“He looked like a Rangers player and he took that performance into the Kilmarnock game and went up a level again.
“He’s a terrific footballer in possession, always playing with his head up and looking to connect defence and attack.
“But what pleased me most is what I spoke about when we signed him in terms of how he’ll be out of possession. Will he hunt the ball back, be aggressive, work hard for the team and be a monster in the middle of the park?
“He showed signs of that against Kilmarnock and potentially he can become a top midfielder.”
Gerrard has plenty of options in midfield and big-name January signing Steven Davis, who came on for the last 17 minutes against Killie, has found it difficult to break into the starting XI.
And the Gers boss said: “Steven Davis has missed a lot of football but he says he feels okay and he’s getting there and getting fitter.
“He’s happy to get minutes into his legs and he’s been training and pushing himself hard. We’re delighted to have him here and I’m sure he’s going to go on and get better and better and finish the season nice and strong.”
The January signing has impressed in his two games so far and Gerrard has enjoyed watching him.
(Image:Steven Gerrard reckons Glen Kamaracan become a midfield monster for Rangers on the evidence of his first two games.
The Light Blues boss admitted an impressive debut by the January signing from Dundee was lost in the frustration of a St Johnstone stalemate last weekend.
But Kamara followed that up with another influential performance in the 5-0 Scottish Cup rout of Kilmarnock which was bettered only by a four-goal show from Alfredo Morelos.
Gerrard believes the 23-year-old Finnish international has already shown he can be a huge player for Rangers ahead of Sunday’s trip to Hamilton.
The Ibrox gaffer said: “Glen was one of the few who stood out against St Johnstone and he went about his business really well.
“It was a strong debut but it was lost in such a poor performance around him. I told him in the dressing room I was pleased with his debut and that he looked very comfortable and looked like a Rangers player despite us drawing the game.
“He looked like a Rangers player and he took that performance into the Kilmarnock game and went up a level again.
“He’s a terrific footballer in possession, always playing with his head up and looking to connect defence and attack.
“But what pleased me most is what I spoke about when we signed him in terms of how he’ll be out of possession. Will he hunt the ball back, be aggressive, work hard for the team and be a monster in the middle of the park?
“He showed signs of that against Kilmarnock and potentially he can become a top midfielder.”
Gerrard has plenty of options in midfield and big-name January signing Steven Davis, who came on for the last 17 minutes against Killie, has found it difficult to break into the starting XI.
And the Gers boss said: “Steven Davis has missed a lot of football but he says he feels okay and he’s getting there and getting fitter.
“He’s happy to get minutes into his legs and he’s been training and pushing himself hard. We’re delighted to have him here and I’m sure he’s going to go on and get better and better and finish the season nice and strong.”
