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'Reminds me of Muller' - Naderi proving worth in Rangers revival

Ryan Naderi has emerged as a pivotal figure in Rangers' resurgence, delivering a standout performance with a first-half brace against Kilmarnock that secured a 2-1 victory and extended their league-winning streak to six matches. The German-born striker, who had previously struggled to make an impact since joining from Hansa Rostock in February, has now scored three goals in his last two league appearances, including a decisive winner in a 1-0 triumph over Celtic before the international break.

His unorthodox style and physicality have drawn comparisons to Thomas Müller, with former Rangers forward Peter Lovenkrands praising his ability to create and score in unexpected ways. Naderi’s six goals and three assists in recent games have silenced early doubts, particularly with key contributions like the assist for Bojan Miovski’s late winner against St Mirren.

Manager Derek McInnes has highlighted his consistency, noting how Naderi thrives when Rangers feed him chances in the box, a trait that has made him a reliable finisher during a crucial stretch for the club. With Rangers now leading the Scottish Premiership by a point over Celtic, Naderi’s form has become a cornerstone of their defensive and attacking transformation, including a clean sheet record of just one goal conceded in their last five league games before Kilmarnock’s late strike.

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