NICO RASKIN says he wants to “feel the love” again at Rangers after his bust-up with Russell Martin.
The Belgian midfielder was axed from the first-team squad in August following speculation over a summer transfer.
He was brought back for the Premier Sports Cup victory over Hibs before Martin was sacked a fortnight later.
Now Raskin is eager to work under a new gaffer.
SunSport understands Kevin Muscat is frontrunner after Danny Rohl pulled out.
Talks over a deal for Muscat have progressed in the last 24 hours and the Aussie is now close to landing the Ibrox job.
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Raskin, who started both Belgium’s World Cup qualifiers against North Macedonia and Wales, said: “It’s not a secret — it’s been a tough time for me at the start of the season.
“Feeling the love of the manager is top for me. Now it’s time to go back and help my team to sort things out.
“Everyone knows we don’t have a manager right now. I don’t know what’s going to happen. I’m going back to figure out what the plan is.
“When I go back I want to give everything to the club. They give me so much.
“If you look at the tough time I had, the fans support me and give me so much love. So I can only try to give them everything back.
“I’ll go back and just try and help the team to achieve.”
Martin’s 123-day reign at Ibrox ended following the 1-1 draw with Falkirk almost a fortnight ago.
Rangers have just one win in the Premiership and are struggling in eighth place.
Under-19 coach Steven Smith is taking training ahead of Saturday’s visit of Dundee United.
Gers could still appoint a new gaffer before the weekend but are also considering a caretaker.
Raskin added: “It’s been a difficult start. We have to do better.
“We need to see what’s going to happen then hopefully we can settle things down and have a decent season. There’s loads to play for.
“Our fans deserve a lot. They are so good home and away and as a team we need to give them something back.”
Raskin is seen as a key player for Belgium boss Rudi Garcia after helping the Red Devils edge to within one point of the World Cup finals with a goalless draw against North Macedonia before a 4-2 win over Wales.
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Raskin added: “It has been a fairytale for me.
“Winning the ball is in my DNA. The manager asked me before the game to bring a bit more balance to the team. He has confidence in me.”
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