{
  "id": 6036102,
  "title": "Rangers Defender Breaks Silence After Criticism: How Can the Club Use Him Best?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/rangers-defender-breaks-silence-after-criticism-how-can-the-club-use",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T20:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rangers-defender-breaks-silence-criticism-205000332.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Emmanuel Fernandez, the Rangers defender, has remained silent amid criticism following the team's poor start to the season. Despite these setbacks, Fernandez continues to focus on improving his own game rather than reacting to the media's scrutiny. He has retained his starting position alongside Olwethu Makhanya, even after Ben Godfrey returned to the squad. The recent clean sheets against Aberdeen and Motherwell have provided some relief, and his continued selection reinforces the belief that he can contribute positively to the team. In response to the criticism, Fernandez has emphasized the importance of concentration in key moments and the need for small improvements to prevent goals. His physical attributes and passing skills make him a valuable asset to the defense, but weaknesses in recovery and vulnerability when losing possession remain areas for development. Rangers can help Fernandez by providing midfield support during build-up and adopting a back three formation, which would give him more freedom to attack aerial balls. The team's recent victories offer evidence of Fernandez's potential, proving that he can contribute meaningfully to the club's success.",
  "summary": "Emmanuel Fernandez has ignored the outside noise after Rangers stumbled through the opening weeks of the season, with the defender saying his attention stays on improving his game rather than reading ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Emmanuel Fernandez remains silent amid criticism.",
    "He continues playing despite poor start to season.",
    "Rangers can improve him with midfield support and back three formation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}