- Danny Rohl has a tactical decision to make for the upcoming split
- Rangers have had greater success while playing with two strikers
- Can he rely on that system with only two strikers fit and firing?
Danny Rohl has a huge decision to make on whether he starts with one or strikers in the upcoming split.
Rohl started with one striker for the game against Falkirk, with Rangers struggling to make a breakthrough.
However, when Bojan Miovski replaced Mikey Moore at halftime, the goals flowed in the second half.
The Gers still sit one point behind Hearts in the Premiership table, and they must look to win every game.
The injury to Ryan Naderi was a decisive factor as to why Rohl played with one striker last weekend.
The second half showed the German must remain consistent and continue with two strikers, especially as Mikey Moore battles fitness issues.
Why Rohl must start Miovski and Chermiti together
The second half against Falkirk is your primary evidence.
Rohl shifted from a 4-2-3-1 to a front two by bringing Miovski on for Mikey Moore. The result?
Four goals between the two of them in 45 minutes.
The pair feel like a similar type of striker, but there are some key differences that make them work so well.
Chermiti is more of a focal point, possessing the ability to pin defenders and occupy both centre-backs.
The Portuguese striker has won 27 fouls this season, 52.9% of his aerial duels, and 47.7% of his ground duels.
He is a handful for loads of defenders and has scored 11 goals in the league.
As for Miovski, he is the poacher/natural finisher in the partnership and someone who’s always in the right spot.
His second goal against Falkirk was the perfect example of a striker who can adapt to any ball and finish.
The logic and against argument
Most SPFL teams set up with two central defenders. In a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3, those two centre-backs can sandwich a lone striker, effectively nullifying them.
Danny Rohl is known for high-intensity, aggressive pressing.
Two strikers can “split” the pitch, cutting off passing lanes to both centre-backs simultaneously.
This forces the opposition to go long, where Rangers’ midfield can regain possession quickly.
The Gers need to win games and score goals, and playing with two strikers better aligns Rohl’s style of play.
Though two strikers are better for Rangers, the absence of Ryan Naderi leaves the team light up top.
The Gers need Miovski and Chermiti to stay fit and firing, or Rohl will be forced to play with one up top.
The first half at Falkirk showed the failures of that, and Rangers face the best teams in Scotland in the remaining games.
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It’s a huge gamble for Rohl to focus on playing two strikers; imagine if both got injured in a game.
However, the best course for success for Rohl and Rangers is the 4-2-2-2 formation.
The Gers are 16 games unbeaten in the Premiership and must keep some consistency if they are to win the title.
Do you think Rohl should play with one or two strikers for the remainder of the season?
