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Rohl on Chermiti, 'statement' v Hearts & Barron latest

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Danny Rohl has been speaking to the media ahead of Rangers' trip Livingston on Saturday.

Here are the key lines from his press conference:

  • The Rangers boss says the win over Hearts was a "good statement", adding "the atmosphere was good" but stresses the need for players to "keep our intensity".
  • On Youssef Chermiti, who scored a hat-trick against the league leaders, Rohl stresses "he had a fantastic day".
  • Rohl says "playing with two strikers helps as well" and admits he's told striker Ryan Naderi he's "a little bit like Tomas Muller".
  • After Celtic's late goal against Kilmarnock, Rohl admits "I would be lying if I say you focus only on your game" but stresses "it was more about our reaction".
  • On John Souttar's new contract, Rohl says "it's important we have leaders", adding "John did a good job so far on the pitch, and also off the pitch."
  • As they prepare to travel to Livingston, Rohl acknowledges "the teams lower down don't have so much to lose so they try everything," adding "it's very important that we take it seriously".
  • On playing on the artificial pitch, Rohl insists "I won't make any excuses", adding "both teams have to play on this pitch".
  • If Rangers can get the job done and win the league this season, Rohl says "it means a lot for me but more importantly for the club and my players" but stresses "you have to believe you can do it."
  • On the injury front, Derek Cornelius has made "steps forward" in his return from injury while Connor Barron "could be part of training next week".
  • Rohl admits "we have to change some players" for the trip to Livingston, stressing "I don't want to, I have to" but wouldn't go into detail on the injuries.

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