Danny Röhl continues to cut an increasingly assured figure at Rangers, speaking with a mix of conviction and enthusiasm that suggests he has already settled deeply into life at Ibrox despite some disappointing early results outside of his undefeated Scottish Premiership start.
Despite being only a month into the job, he insists he feels “really at home,” praising the players, staff, supporters and even the scrutiny that comes with the position.
“My team, my staff, the supporters, the city - everything is positive.
“The journalists too, don't forget you guys,” he joked, adding that the momentum of recent league results has only strengthened that early sense of connection.
But Röhl is under no illusions about the scale of the challenge in front of him, especially in Europe.
Rangers continental form has been far from convincing, zero wins from four, and the manager did not hide his disappointment.
“I’m not happy with the European results,” he admitted, acknowledging that the standards at the club demand far more than they have delivered so far.
For Röhl, success in Europe begins with the basics at home. “Do your homework in the league and you earn the right to play in Europe again,” he said, framing domestic consistency not as a separate objective but as the foundation for restoring Rangers European credibility that had been so well earnt over the previous number of years.
With the squad stretched by injuries and inconsistency from certain areas of the pitch, attention is already turning toward the January window.
Röhl’s assessment is blunt but measured: Rangers need quality, not quantity.
“We have to bring impact players, and it makes no sense to have just numbers,” he said, describing the mid-season market as difficult but not impossible.
He has already held extensive meetings with Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell and the board, outlining the profiles required and the positions that need reinforcement.
A clear plan is forming: add players who can change games, not merely fill shirts.
Two players already linked with Ibrox moves are Kazakhstan international Galymzhan Kenzhebek and former Rangers star and title winner Ryan Kent but reports indicate no contact has been made for either player at this stage.
In the meantime, Röhl sees opportunity in the current adversity. With several first-team regulars unavailable, fringe players will need to be pushed into the spotlight.
The Head Coach has spoken openly with those on the periphery, encouraging them to view the injury crisis not as a burden but as a potential turning point in their own careers.
“Football is about being ready and performing at the right moment,” he said, noting that some of his past success stories came from players who seized unexpected chances and never looked back.
He highlighted that his recent line-ups always contained deliberate rotation - a signal that pathways are open for anyone capable of impacting games.
This may be a chance for the likes of Emmanuel Fernandez and Lyall Cameron, absent in recent weeks, to force their way into the starting XI.
Among those edging closer to meaningful involvement is Dujon Sterling.
The versatile full-back turned midfielder turned winger, has shown flashes of his quality in training, and Röhl has been impressed by the composure and technical ability he brings.
However, he is determined not to rush Sterling back too quickly.
“You need the body - not just 45 minutes, 90 minutes,” he said, stressing that fitness must match ambition.
Sterling is expected to take one more step in his conditioning before being fully reintegrated, but the manager believes he will soon be ready to contribute in a significant way while Kieran Dowell and Rabbi Matondo will not be involved until next weekend at the earliest.
John Souttar, Derek Cornelius, Mikey Moore and Bailey Rice all face extended periods on the sidelines whilst Yousef Chermiti and Liam Kelly are both doubtful ahead of Livingston’s visit to Ibrox tomorrow.