Chermiti embodies Rangers' development - Rohl
Rangers head coach Danny Rohl has been delighted with "role model" Youssef Chermiti's development in the past six months. The 21-year-old striker failed to hit the ground running following his £8m move from Everton last summer, scoring just once in his first 18 games under Russell Martin and then Rohl. But Chermiti has found form with 11 goals in the following 19 outings - including eight in his past eight league games - and is set to lead the line again in Monday night's crucial visit to leaders Hearts.
"Honestly, for me, Youssef is the role model for our development from October to now," Rohl said. "I think he had a really difficult time in October, November, and maybe if you ask people now, nobody will say he should be on the bench. "You see how hard he works for the group in every single game at the moment.
He scores goals, he is involved in dangerous situations, he is outstanding in training at the moment, he really improved and this is fantastic to see. "We try and support him all the time and it was important for us in some moments to keep him on the pitch and protect him. It is what he gives me and gives the team back.
"He shows a big, big character and what is also important, especially at our club, you have to understand what it means. If you work hard and you bring a lot of effort, the outcome will come. This is a good example.
"Youssef did really well and I am really happy to have him here. Hopefully he scores more goals and he has big courage. In big games he is always pressing on the pitch.