Rangers told of their biggest problem by former star

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Former Rangers player Andy Halliday has criticised the team's midfield balance and playing style.

The former player expressed concerns about the team's tactics, particularly in their 2-1 loss to Hibs, where Rangers had 76 per cent possession. He described their play as "passive, slow, pedestrian" and criticised their 4-4-2 formation for lacking movement and rotation.

Despite nine summer signings, Rangers have only managed to secure one point from their first two league games and are trailing in their Europa League tie. Halliday questioned whether Cammy Devlin is the right fit for games where Rangers dominate possession.

On the Open Goal podcast, he said: "If you’re playing against teams that are camped in, you have to be able to receive the ball on the back foot and pass forward."

Halliday also expressed concerns about Devlin's playing style, noting his tendency to drop between the centre-backs leaves Rangers vulnerable when attacks break down. He said: "It’s my biggest pet hate and the reason, for me, that Rangers are so suspect to counter-attacks just now."

Halliday further noted that Rangers’ midfield options are too similar, saying: "All the centre-mids are so similar. They’re all dogs out of possession, but they can’t dictate a game."

Former Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack, who was alongside Halliday on the show, said: "He obviously trusts Devlin. He had him last year, sees something, and trusts him to do that job."

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