Former Eintracht Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner broke Rangers hearts in Seville – but could he be an option to replace Michael Beale as the club’s new manager?
Whilst there have been no official links to the Austrian boss, Oliver Glasner is still without a club having left the Bundesliga side at the end of last season.
One of the highest-rated coaches in Germany, Rangers could certainly do worse than cast a glance at the 49-year-old who is more than familiar with the Ibrox side.
Oliver Glasner was in charge of the Eintracht Frankfurt side who beat Rangers on penalties in Seville following a 1-1 draw in the Europa League Final.
While Frankfurt would ultimately lose to RB Leipzig, a seventh-place finish ensured Eintracht Frankfurt a shot at the Europa Conference League before Oliver Glasner’s time at Die Adler came to an end. The manager also led the Bundesliga club to the DFB Pokal final last season and got the team to the Champions League final last season, where the club was eliminated by Napoli.
Does Oliver Glasner fit the bill to take over as manager of the Rangers?
Oliver Glasner spent two years at Eintracht Frankfurt before leaving in the summer. Despite having options, he is currently without a club.
According to reports, Tottenham Hotspur considered hiring Glasner before deciding to hire Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou in the summer.
Although the manager’s name hasn’t come up in relation to the Rangers position, given the coach’s standing in the sport, we wouldn’t be surprised if at least a boardroom discussion had taken place.
We anticipate that no effort will be spared in the search for the ideal candidate because Rangers have made it plain that Steven Davis and company will serve as temporary managers while the club looks for the ideal hire.
Oliver Glasner’s hiring by Rangers may be considered bold, but after seeing some measure of success with SV Reid, LASK, Wolfsburg, and Frankfurt in Germany as well as Austria, it may be time for the coach to step outside of his comfort zone.
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