Scottish soccer icon Kenny Dalglish believes Gio van Bronckhorst has "moved issues ahead" after changing Steven Gerrard.
The Ibrox facet are jubilant after their 3-1 win over Leipzig booked their place within the Europa League Last in Seville.
Now solely Eintracht Frankfurt stand between Rangers and a historic achievement after they lock horns on Could 18.
Dalglish believes the Dutchman has improved the present Gentle Blues workforce regardless of Celtic on the verge of Premiership title glory.
Gerrard secured an unbeaten league season however the Liverpool icon insists there's mitigating circumstances since Van Bronckhorst took the reins in November.
Dalglish, talking within the Sunday Submit, stated: "Certainly no one can now dispute that Giovanni van Bronckhorst has taken on the function of Rangers supervisor from Steven Gerrard and moved issues ahead.
"Certain, he has misplaced a six-point result in Celtic within the Premiership, and with it – barring a miracle for his membership – the title.
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"However it's important to bear in mind the Dutchman inherited the squad in November, and he needed to be affected person.
"He knew he couldn’t rip up what Steven had constructed as a result of it had been profitable final season.
"Giovanni needed to take his time, assess issues, after which make modifications as he noticed match. However they have been delicate modifications. A hammer wasn’t required.
"And now he has taken all of them the best way to a significant European remaining.
"For his workforce to attain three targets within the semi-final in opposition to RB Leipzig after they had no centre-forward on the pitch was fairly unbelievable.
"With each Alfredo Morelos and Kemar Roofe injured, Giovanni needed to improvise, and give you a plan.
"His inventive juices have been flowing proper by means of a formidable European marketing campaign this yr.
"He has moved John Lundstram right into a central defensive function, and he has additionally gone to a again three at half-time to see off Borussia Dortmund at Ibrox.
"On Thursday, he had Scott Wright because the central striker, and performed rather well.
"Others, equivalent to Style Sakala, Joe Aribo and Scott Arfield, have additionally been used there because the choices have been restricted.
"So Giovanni and his workers deserve huge credit score. They've clearly labored on totally different plans and tactical conditions, and it has paid off."