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title: "Rangers: Hateley warns Steven Gerrard"
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author: "jonathan radcliffe"
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published: "2021-07-13T11:40:05Z"
modified: "2021-07-13T11:40:05Z"
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# Rangers: Hateley warns Steven Gerrard

**Mark Hateley believes Steven Gerrard must be careful when it comes to trimming his Glasgow Rangers squad this summer.**

### **The Lowdown: Gerrard’s plans underway**

The Gers won the Premiership for the first time in 10 years last term, meaning they now have a chance to qualify for the Champions League.

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They have already made two signings in Fashion Sakala ([rangers.co.uk](https://www.rangers.co.uk/article/rangers-delighted-to-announce-signing-of-fashion-sakala/6XPJ0m6Q1wrmAF0hPIBBcW)) and [John Lundstram](https://www.rangers.co.uk/Article/rangers-confirm-signing-of-john-lundstram/7dpM4YOEHHYiXie7rngwpF), but with a big squad, Gerrard may want to move players on.

### **The Latest: Hateley sends warning**

When discussing transfer plans, Hateley said ([via The Scottish Sun](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7391771/hateley-rangers-transfer-price-long-contracts/)):

> *“Steven Gerrard was talking about trimming the squad to a smaller number with better quality, which I agree with 100 per cent.*
>
> *“But there is also a balancing act, because if you’re going to go for this competition and that competition, then you need people who can come in.*
>
> *“Rangers have a great foundation right now with some great players. You can see they have gone to international level and they are lapping that up.”*

### **The Verdict: Quality not quantity**

The Gers clearly do not have too much of a problem – they won the title last term without losing a single game ([thefishy.co.uk](https://thefishy.co.uk/leaguetable.php?table=10)). However, their early exits in both domestic cups indicate that an increase in the overall quality of the squad would not go amiss.

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As it stands, Gerrard has more than 30 players in his first-team squad – at some point, players will get restless and will be unhappy at their lack of playing time. As such, it makes sense that he wants to move players on – but as Hateley indicates, that must not come at the detriment of the rest of squad’s ability.

***In other news, [Rangers fans rage at this Wembley photo.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-fc-news/rangers-gers-ibrox-steven-gerrard-jordan-jones-wembley-way-england-italy-euro-2020/)***