Nicolas Raskin: Doing The Basics Was Key

NICO RASKIN believes doing the basics well was the key to the success in the victory over Aberdeen.

The midfield maestro added to Manny Fernandez’s opener with a header of his own in the 2-0 win over the Dons at Ibrox.

Danny Röhl’s men made it four straight victories courtesy of first-half strikes from corner kicks.

Raskin praised set-piece coach Scott Fry and skipper James Tavernier for their part in his goal.

Speaking to RangersTV, he said: “When Scott arrived, he made us aware of a lot of things we could improve and make the best of every set-piece.

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“It is great to have him with us. Tav recognised the corner before they were taking out the first zone.

“He told Connor Barron to put the ball into the first zone and me to attack that zone. It was a great delivery and I just had to get my head on it to score.

“It was great and we played some good football at times. We have some moments we can approve, but overall it was a good performance from the team.

“The manager insists a lot on doing the basics right and that is the focus we have. If you do that then the quality will come out too.

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“Then we can score goals and win games. We have to have that intensity and details in every game.”

The midfield three who finished Saturday’s 3-1 win over Celtic at Parkhead started this one, with Norwegian international Thelo Aasgaard coming off the bench.

Raskin believes the midfield are beginning to click into what their German gaffer wants and says they will be ready for part two of the double header against the Pittodrie side on Sunday.

He added: “Thelo came on and did well and we have good partnerships in the midfield, we understand each other and we have boys who can play in possession.

“We know what to do when we don’t have the ball, if we do the basics right, have that intensity then we are not scared of anyone.

“Now it is about recovering, we will watch the video to see what we can improve. What we have done well and then we will go to Aberdeen to try to win the game.”


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