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Kosta Nedeljkovic aims to follow James Tavernier at Rangers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:38 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Kosta Nedeljkovic aims to follow James Tavernier at Rangers

Summary

Kosta Nedeljkovic made his Rangers debut on August 21 as a substitute in a 1-0 win against Jablonec in the Conference League play-off. The 20-year-old, on loan from Aston Villa, expressed excitement about playing at Ibrox, emphasizing a desire to contribute to the team's title challenge. He is focused on emulating former captain James Tavernier's style, aiming to balance defensive duties with attacking contributions.

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•Nedeljkovic joined Rangers on loan from Aston Villa this summer.
•He debuted in a 1-0 home win against Jablonec.
•Nedeljkovic expresses a desire to contribute offensively like Tavernier.
•He aims to help Rangers in their title fight.

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11:38 AMYahoo Sports — Nedeljkovic on emulating Tavernier and fighting for title

What they're saying

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Kosta Nedeljkovic does not feel under pressure playing in the right-back position former Ibrox captain James Tavernier made his own for 11 years. The 20-year-old joined Rangers on loan from Aston Villa on Wednesday and made his debut the following day as a substitute in the 1-0 home win against Jablonec in their Conference League play-off first leg. "Ibrox is one of the famous and most popular stadiums in the world, so it's a big desire to play here, it was an amazing atmosphere, so I'm very happy to make my debut for this amazing club and we are going step-by-step," Serbia international Nedeljkovic said.
— Yahoo Sports

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