Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland has been a liability for the team lately, with the 32-year-old struggling to make saves and committing costly errors. In their recent 2-0 loss to Hibernian, Butland let a shot slip under him, sparking criticism from pundits and fans.
Michael Stewart, a sports analyst, questioned whether Butland can continue to start for Rangers, given his recent mistakes. “Jack Butland is a top-class goalkeeper, but at the moment, he’s making far too many regular mistakes,” Stewart said. “Rangers have enough problems without one of their top performers causing issues.”
Rangers need Butland to step up, especially with the Europa League quarterfinals against Athletic Bilbao looming. If they hope to lift the trophy and turn their dismal season around, they’ll need their veteran goalkeeper to return to form. Butland’s penalty shootout heroics against Fenerbahce earlier this season are a testament to his capabilities, but he’ll need to replicate that magic against Bilbao.
With several big matches on the horizon, Rangers manager Barry Ferguson faces a tough decision: stick with Butland or make a change. Either way, the team’s chances of success hang in the balance, and Butland’s recent struggles have added to the pressure.
