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Josh McCafferty

'A player I see a lot in': Ferguson lauds Rangers star with 'bright future'

Interim Rangers head coach Barry Ferguson says he sees a lot in central midfielder Mohamed Diomande.

The 23-year-old played a crucial role in Rangers' impressive comeback victory over Kilmarnock on Wednesday evening.

Diomande found Vaclav Cerny in behind the opposition defence for the goal that got the Ibrox side back into the game.

Late on, he then led a fast-paced breakaway and played in Nedim Bajrami, who found the back of the net to seal the three points.


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After the fourth goal on Wednesday, new boss Ferguson could be seen saying, 'That's my boy... Love it!' to Diomande after he set up the fourth goal.

And in his press conference ahead of Rangers' game against Motherwell this weekend, the 47-year-old outlined his high hopes for the Ivorian: "He's certainly a player that I see a lot in," he said.

"I think there's still areas of his game that he has to improve. I understand that. It's the same with Nico Raskin. It's the same with Bailey Rice. It's the same with all the midfielders.

"I just don't want to focus on the midfielders. Obviously, I want to focus on other players throughout the team. But he's certainly a player that I think has got a bright future."

Diomande will look to once more make an impact as Motherwell visit Ibrox in the Scottish Premiership later today.

Ferguson is chasing back-to-back wins in charge of Rangers ahead of his first home game at the helm.

It is an occasion he is relishing: "We're in front of 51,000 fans with expectations and demands," said the club legend.

"And we need to go and match them. And we need to go and make sure that we take the game to Motherwell.

"I don't think Motherwell will come and lie down. I think Motherwell will have a game plan and try and get something out of the game. But my focus is on my team and how my team approach the game."

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