Sturm Graz gaffer Jurgen Saumel reckons Rangers’ costly summer signings owe it to Russell Martin to produce a step-up in performance, writes Andy Newport in Austria . ‌

The Ibrox outfit have invested a whopping £40million upgrading their squad but so far the Light Blue legions haven’t seen much value for their money. ‌

Besieged boss Martin has flown out to Austria with his team sitting eighth in the Premiership having suffered a Champions League disaster against Brugge and defeat to Genk in their Europa League opener. ‌

They take on Saumel’s Bundesliga champs on Thursday looking to kickstart their continental campaign.

But the Graz boss expects to see Gers invest some serious energy as they try to get Martin out of the red with the furious fans back home.

He said: “Obvio

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