Danny Röhl gives brutally honest verdict on Youseff Chermiti after shocking misses against Celtic

Danny Röhl gives brutally honest verdict on Youseff Chermiti after shocking misses against Celtic

Danny Röhl didn’t hold back in his post-match interview following Rangers’ Scottish League Cup semi-final defeat to Celtic, as he delivered what many fans are calling his most brutally honest response yet regarding striker Youseff Chermiti’s performance.

The young forward endured a nightmare evening at Hampden Park, missing two golden chances early in the first half that could have completely changed the complexion of the match. Both opportunities fell kindly to Chermiti inside the box, yet the Portuguese striker failed to find the net

After the defeat, Röhl’s expression said it all before he even spoke. When asked directly about Chermiti’s performance, the Rangers boss gave a brutally candid assessment that left little room for interpretation.

“I’m not here to protect anyone tonight,” Röhl began coldly. “When you play for Rangers, you have to take your chances—especially in games like this. We created enough in the first half to lead, and if you don’t put the ball in the net, you get punished. It’s as simple as that.”

Pressed further on whether Chermiti’s missed chances were the turning point, Röhl didn’t hesitate. “Of course but was not the only turning point,” he said sharply. “He knows that. The first one and the second… there’s no excuse. You can’t miss those and expect to win. He’ll have to learn fast”

Those words echoed across social media almost instantly, with Rangers fans applauding the manager’s honesty and expressing concern over the forward’s confidence after such a public dressing-down. Some supporters even praised Röhl for setting high standards, that Chermiti has been shambles since signing for the club.

Chermiti, who joined Rangers amid high hopes and growing expectations, has struggled for consistency since his arrival. His work rate and physical presence have been praised, but his finishing—particularly in big moments—has come under increasing scrutiny.

Röhl, however, made it clear that sympathy has its limits. “This is Rangers Football Club,” he continued. “We don’t get time to feel sorry for ourselves. Players must deliver. I’ll always support my team, but I’ll also be honest when the performance isn’t good enough.”

It was the kind of no-nonsense response that defined Röhl’s growing reputation in Scottish football—a manager unafraid to speak his mind, even when it means calling out one of his own players.

As the dust settles from another painful defeat to their arch-rivals, questions now turn to how Chermiti will respond. With Rangers still competing on multiple fronts, the young striker’s reaction in training and his next appearance could be crucial—not just for his own confidence, but for his place in Röhl’s plans going forward.

For now, one thing is clear: Danny Röhl has set his standards, and sentiment won’t be part of the equation.