Rangers star won’t play for Ferguson again after Rangers defeat

Ridvan Yilmaz might not feature for Rangers again under Barry Ferguson following his start in the Europa League defeat to Athletic Bilbao on Thursday.

The Gers were unlucky to exit the competition on 17 April after a Nico Williams header helped secure a 2-0 victory for the La Liga side. It was a tough night for the Glasgow club, who had to make several tactical adjustments due to ongoing injury concerns.

The evening proved challenging for Ferguson and could potentially mark the end of Yilmaz’s time at Ibrox.

Yilmaz’s Rangers future in doubt under Ferguson

The Turkish international was named in the starting XI but had to be substituted after just five minutes due to injury. This early setback forced Ferguson to bring on Connor Barron, triggering a shift in tactics.

This disruption hindered Rangers’ performance as they struggled to adapt throughout the match.

With only five games left in the season, Yilmaz’s injury could spell the end of his time in Glasgow. He’s been linked with a return to Besiktas for months, and his departure may come before he gets another chance to play.

This situation could align with Ferguson’s own uncertain future at the club, as his interim contract is due to expire at the end of the campaign.

Rangers falter in Bilbao

The constant changes in the lineup were a major factor in Rangers’ struggles at San Mames Barria. The situation worsened when Leon Balogun also had to come off shortly into the second half.

Ferguson turned to Barron and Hamza Igamane from the bench, but the substitutions failed to spark a comeback.

This might have been Ferguson’s final European match in charge of the Gers, but despite the result, his side showed determination against a strong opponent.

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