Why I didn’t feature Fernandez after he played for Nigeria – Rangers manager Röhl
Sport Why I didn’t feature Fernandez after he played for Nigeria – Rangers manager Röhl Published on April 10, 2026 By Don Silas googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Rangers manager, Danny Röhl, has explained why he didn’t feature Emmanuel Fernandez in his side’s recent 4-2 win over Dundee after he played for Nigeria during the March international break. Recall that Fernandez was an unused substitute as Rangers defeated Dundee in the Scottish top-flight league last weekend. Röhl opted to play John Souttar and Nasser Djiga in the defence, leaving Fernandez among the substitutes. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Speaking to reporters ahead of Rangers’ clash with Falkirk this weekend, Röhl was asked whether Fernandez is back in contention for Sunday’s match after missing out against Dundee. He said, “Manny, it was a decision from my side. Manny travelled a lot. It was his first experience with the national team. “We have John, as well as a centre-back, available. Derek is back in the training group, and we have a competition for this position. And it is good for us and Manny to push and not to be comfortable in a position. We won 4-2, and then my choice was not too wrong.” Don't Miss 2026 World Cup: Ex-Argentina defender Oscar Ruggeri names three biggest contenders to win trophy You may like NPFL: Obaje keen to help Rangers win ninth title NPFL: Ilechukwu commends players despite Rangers’ draw with Barau FC NPFL: Rangers get duo boost for crucial Barau FC clash NPFL: Rangers not under pressure to win title – Ilechukwu Another Chelsea player refuses to rule out leaving club for Real Madrid after Fernandez’s ban Fernandez savours first Super Eagles goal