Rangers: Don’t be deceived by Andreas Skov Olsen’s assist vs Dundee United, he’s out of his depth
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Credit: Imago Sat 4 April 2026 17:30, UK Andreas Skov Olsen has done very little to earn a permanent move to Rangers at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.The winger, on loan from Wolfsburg since January, has one goal and three assists to his name, adding another to his record against Dundee United on Saturday, 4 April.However, supporters have been extremely disappointed by Skov Olsen’s performances at Ibrox, and this weekend’s clash was no different, despite contributing to an important Gers victory.He grabbed the assist for Dujon Sterling’s headed goal, sandwiched by efforts from Ryan Don Naderi and Thelo Aasgaard in Rangers’ win over Dundee United, but nobody was surprised to see him hooked at half-time. ⚽ Rangers Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Gers fixture. VISIT THE RANGERS MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Andreas Skov Olsen fails to stake his claim vs Dundee UnitedSkov Olsen was replaced by Djeidi Gassama, who was instantly a threat at Ibrox, grabbing an assist just six minutes after coming on, but there was a massive difference between the two players.Although the starter was involved, he was lethargic in possession, keeping hold of the ball for far too long, not trying to create much, and losing far too many duels.It was a very simple decision for Danny Rohl to substitute the 26-year-old, and it was certainly one that paid off for the Gers, despite a late fightback from the Tangerines.Andreas Skov Olsen vs Dundee UnitedStats [FotMob]Minutes played45Expected Assists (xA)0.01Chances created1Touches33Dispossessed3Ground duels won0% (0/4)There was always the opportunity for Skov Olsen to earn a permanent move to Ibrox, but any hope of that happening has almost certainly disappeared, thanks to his own doing.How much would the Wolfsburg loanee cost in the summer?Skov Olsen would likely cost £8million, and given that Scottish clubs rarely spend anywhere near that, he would have to be a special player to make the switch permanently.The Gers couldn’t even agree on a deal for Vaclav Cerny after a stunning campaign in Scotland, and the main focus is likely to be on Tottenham’s Mikey Moore, who has encapsulated fans’ hearts.Football Insider even understands that Rangers’ £8million deal for Skov Olsen would be impacted by a lack of Champions League football or any change in management ahead of next season.There are better options out there for much less money.
The Gers cannot afford to splash out on a player not good enough during a loan spell, so fans are unlikely to see him at Ibrox again. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Rangers Insider Access Get the full story from Ibrox and Auchenhowie with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Govan.