A sluggish start is history: Ryan Naderi is now central to Rangers' title push, and the Müller comparisons are rolling in.
Ryan Naderi has gone from question mark to difference-maker at Rangers. The striker's early days at the club were slow, and the doubters were loud. Now he is one of the main reasons the team is in the thick of a title challenge.
What stands out is how he has done it. The comparison being made is to Thomas Müller, a player who never relied on pure pace or highlight-reel finishing. Müller made his name through intelligent movement, finding pockets of space and unsettling defenders. Naderi's growing influence is being framed the same way: he is useful in everything he does, not just in the goals column.
That matters for a side chasing silverware. Title races are rarely won by one hot streak. They are won by players who keep contributing through tight games and awkward away days, and Naderi is increasingly looking like that kind of player for Rangers.
The turnaround is a reminder of how quickly a season can change for a forward. A difficult introduction can look like a failed signing for a few weeks, until a player settles, trust builds and the team's rhythm starts to suit him. If Naderi keeps this up, those early doubts will soon be forgotten.
