Rangers vs Kilmarnock player ratings: Gassama earns 8.5 as Naderi scores twice

Djeidi Gassama leads the Rangers vs Kilmarnock player ratings with 8.5 after a 3-1 victory at Ibrox.

Ryan Naderi scored twice and Kevin Kelsy also struck as Rangers established a 3-0 half-time lead. Substitute Nicky Clescenco pulled one back in the 90th minute.

How we rate: Ratings are out of 10. The assessments below reflect the supplied ratings and match statistics.

Rangers vs Kilmarnock player ratings: Gassama stands out

Djeidi Gassama — 8.5

Rangers’ highest-rated performer supplied an assist and made three key passes, providing a creative contribution alongside the goalscorers.

Ryan Naderi — 8

Scored in the 15th and 44th minutes, either side of Kelsy’s 24th-minute goal. His double helped Rangers take control before the interval.

Ivor Pandur — 7.5

Made five saves as Kilmarnock registered six shots on target. Despite Rangers’ comfortable half-time advantage, their goalkeeper still had plenty to do.

Emmanuel Fernandez, James Penrice and Dan Neil also received 7.5, sharing the next-highest Rangers mark behind Gassama and Naderi.

John-Jules and Clescenco lead Kilmarnock ratings

Tyreece John-Jules — 7.5

Made four key passes, one more than Gassama, and shared Kilmarnock’s highest rating. The visitors finished with 13 shots despite spending much of the match chasing a substantial deficit.

Nicky Clescenco — 7.5

Scored during a 15-minute substitute appearance, converting from Joe Hugill’s assist in the 90th minute to deny Rangers a clean sheet.

Rangers had 60% possession and 17 shots, although Kilmarnock led the shots-on-target count 6-4.

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