Rangers all but ended their competitive European campaign for this season with a whimper against Napoli as they lost 3-0 in their final Champions League Group A away fixture.
The Light Blues were 2-0 down inside 16 minutes and it was a nightmare start for manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst, who's position at Ibrox is already being debated amid poor performances and supporter anger. Giovanni Simeone's double early doors did little to quell that and they had to hang in the game to ensure the Serie A leaders didn't run away with it.
Alfredo Morelos started in attack and was provided a rare glimpse of goal but pea-rolled his shot at goal before missing a tap-in, which about summer up Rangers' efforts. Leo Ostigard made it three for Napoli and ensures the Glasgow club need to beat Ajax by five goals next week to reach the Europa League, which will require a miracle on current form. Van Bronckhorst's men need at least a draw in their closing match to ensure they don't lose six games from six upon their return to Europe's top table. Here is how we rated the away efforts in Naples.
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Allan McGregor - 7
Was kept busy and had to stand up for a couple of key saves. Couldn't do much about the goals and kept the score down. It was similar at Anfield.
James Tavernier - 4
Something just doesn't feel right with the Rangers captain. Usually such an inspiring figure, there's rumours of injury and again didn't look up to the speed of this level. Found wanting from crosses and made several dodgy passes.
Ben Davies - 5
Has to be more aware for the Napoli goals with balls coming in behind. Recovered from the early setbacks generally but the damage was already done.
Leon King - 5
A learning curve for the in-demand teenager. Up against some top forwards who got on the wrong side of him on a couple of occasions.
Ridvan Yilmaz - 7
A bright light on an otherwise dull affair on the continent. Was leading a one-man mission on the left, not afraid to go inside and out in search of attacking joy, while also holding down his defensive duties. Impressed ahead of Borna Barisic
John Lundstram - 6
Got a silly booking and this will be his final match in this competition this season. Was tasked with battling the home midfield and was quickly left out on his feet.
James Sands - 5
Started in midfield and then moved back into defence. A bit more room for manoeuvre in a clustered defensive unit but didn't engage the first goal well enough while in the engine room.
Malik Tillman - 6
Showed attacking intent and did display moments that threatened to produce quality. But work-rate is the big question mark over him and that's not something you can afford against this Napoli side.
Scott Wright- 4
Hooked at half-time. Didn't look up to it at this level and failed to cause any problems for his opponents.
Ryan Kent- 4
Something has got to give with this man out of contract next summer. There has to be a swift conclusion brought to the matter soon, as it could be impacting his play. Looks like he's playing with a cloud hanging over him.
Alfredo Morelos - 6
Better in what has been a difficult season for the Colombian. Had two golden chances to score and really had to score at least one, if not two, as Napoli switched off for a moment here and there.
Fashion Sakala - 5
Replaced Wright at the interval. Didn't test the home defence often enough but at least offered some sort of out ball. Helped the defensive efforts.
Scott Arfield - 5
Came on to provide energy in midfield ahead of Tillman. Couldn't do much to alter the tide here.
Antonio Colak - 4
Too charge of attack when Morelos came on. Couldn't find a way to goal, or a way to get the ball at all.
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