Overview

• Martin declared attitude to be the “fundamental problem” after the 1-1 draw at Motherwell and has refused to soften his critique ahead of Europe’s third qualifying round.
• He stressed his comments came from honesty, love and care rather than personal attack and warned that players who resist his demands may not fit his plans.
• Fitness issues rule out Thelo Aasgaard and Hamza Igamane for Tuesday’s squad while Rangers finalise UEFA paperwork to include new signings Oliver Antman and Mikey Moore.
• Rangers host Viktoria Plzen at Ibrox on Tuesday in the first leg of the Champions League third qualifying round with a place in the play-offs against RB Salzburg or Club Brugge at stake.
• Some pundits questioned the timing of his harsh approach; Martin insists a resilient mindset must form the foundation for all tactical and technical progress.