Originally published at: https://www.rangersnews.uk/analysis/rangers-defender-filip-helander-wants-more-starts-should-he-get-them/
Steven Gerrard handed summer signing Filip Helander his competitive Rangers debut against East Fife, on Sunday. It’s a moment that came a little later than most expected when he arrived at the club in mid-July. That’s because the Gers forked out approximately £3 million for the Swedish international’s services [Evening Times]. The 26-year-old has 26…
Could Helander play LB almost like a Sasa Papac type,?
He looks comfortable on the ball and can pass it well, is left footed also.
It’s an interesting thought, but I imagine at 6ft 4’ it would be hard for him to go up against pacy wingers one-on-one, he also probably wouldn’t offer much going forward. He’s made his name at centre-back and as far as i’m aware, that’s the only place he’s played so far in his career. Left-back remains an issue, though!