One of Russell Martin’s biggest tests as Rangers manager lies ahead in the coming days. ‌

Not Saturday’s clash with Hearts - although that Ibrox showdown with Derek McInnes’ joint league leaders is clearly a monster examination of where Martin’ s side are heading. ‌

But that will have to wait for now. Because to have the best chance of turning his misfiring start in the Gers dugout round in the must-win clash with the Jambos Martin needs to first down and sort out the rift with his star man. ‌

The player who can make Rangers tick more than any other available to the under-fire manager right now - Nicolas Raskin .

The delicacy of the situation which saw the midfielder bombed out of the squad ahead of last month’s Old Firm might well call for diplomacy of international relati

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