Why an April break could be the catalyst for Rangers’ season 

• Danny Rohl is taking Rangers on a warm weather training camp
• The trip to Spain is in preparation for the highly anticipated season split
• There are a number of reasons why it will be beneficial for the players
  

Danny Rohl is set to take his Rangers team away for warm-weather training in Spain the week commencing April 13. 

The Gers had a dismal start under Russell Martin at the beginning of the season, but have since picked up. 

Rohl has got the team back in title contention, sitting three points behind Hearts at the top of the Premiership. 

The noise surrounding a title race in Glasgow can be deafening for some players. 

This makes the scheduled break to Spain imperative for what Rangers want to achieve at the end of the season. 

Rangers face Dundee United at Ibrox on Saturday before facing Falkirk away to finish off the regular season fixtures. 

The break comes with five games remaining, where Rangers will have to battle Hearts and Celtic again. 

Will the break spur the Rangers on to success? 

Team bonding away from the Glasgow pressure. 

Playing for Rangers comes with intense scrutiny. The pressure in Glasgow during April is a pressure cooker.

Getting the squad to a secluded resort in Spain removes them from the constant media cycle and social media “noise” of the city.

The players living and training together 24/7 is only good for continuing to build relationships and chemistry for the pitch. 

Getting the new signings up to speed

There is no question that new signing Andreas Skov Olsen has struggled to find his feet in the Rangers team since signing. 

After a glittering spell in Europe, Olsen has only provided two assists and one goal since joining in January. 

The camp is a mini-preseason for Olsen, so Rohl can work intensively on getting the best out of him in the final third. 

Ryan Naderi is a player who’s played really well in his short career at Ibrox, but he hasn’t got the numbers to back it up. 

Naderi hasn’t scored a goal in the Premiership this season, but a break away from Glasgow can be beneficial to work on that scoring touch. 

The last trip to Spain for Rangers

The last time Rangers visited Spain was under Philippe Clement in 2024, taking a trip to La Manga.

The spell seemed to be extremely beneficial in the short term, winning 10 games in a row, scoring 28, and conceding four. 

However, the Gers ultimately fell short, losing the Premiership by eight points and losing in the Scottish Cup final. 

Luckily, there will only be five games left when they go to Spain before the split. 

Hopefully, the trip can have that short-term bounce it gifted the Gers in 2024, winning all five games. 

Vitamin D and recovery 

Training in 20°C to 25°C heat helps with muscle suppleness, reducing the risk of the tightness often seen in the cold, damp Scottish spring.

Increased sun exposure improves mood and bone health, which is vital for players coming back from long-term injuries who need a psychological lift.

Connor Barron and Mo Diomande have recently returned and suffered injuries, so the break will be perfect for them to get back to 100% fitness. 

All that matters for the club and supporters is to get to the finish line over the next seven games, no matter how it is done.

The Spain trip will be looked upon fondly, or with disdain, depending on the outcome.

Only Rohl, his staff and squad will know the true impact of the training camp, but crucial league business comes first against Dundee United and Falkirk.