Rangers manager Derek McInnes says captain Lawrence Shankland is set to have a “big influence” at the club, regardless of whether he starts matches. Speaking about Shankland, McInnes describes him as a “brilliant” captain and highlights his importance to the team.
BBC Sport and Yahoo Sports add that McInnes believes Shankland is “too good not to score regularly,” reinforcing his view that the forward’s impact will extend beyond the starting lineup. Sky Sports similarly frames the comments around Shankland’s leadership and overall influence, focusing on his role as captain rather than any specific match context. Across outlets, the emphasis remains on McInnes’ confidence in Shankland’s contribution both on and off the pitch.
No outlet reports dissenting views, specific team selections, or new performance details, and the remarks are presented as managerial assessment rather than a confirmed change to tactics.
