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The Romanian media has responded to the latest Ianis Hagi controversy at Rangers

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Following Ianis Hagi’s dismissal during Rangers’ 2-0 victory over St Johnstone on Sunday (6 October), Romanian media entities have expressed their perspectives.

Since his return from his loan stint at Deportivo Alaves, the 25-year-old has been excluded from Philippe Clement’s squad due to a dispute with the club regarding his contract.

The Gers had elected not to play Hagi until the situation was resolved, as he was on the brink of activating a wage increase with a specific number of appearances [Daily Record]. This situation has now been resolved.

The Romanian, who had not played for the Gers since August 2023, contributed to Vaclav Cerny’s second goal of the evening before being dismissed as a result of a VAR review.

ProSport assigned him a 6.5 rating [7 October] in response to the incident, stating that “Ianis Hagi was an angel and a demon for Rangers.” The Romanian midfielder made the initial distinction on the scoreboard with an assist when he entered the field at the beginning of the second half.

“However, in the 81st minute, he was directly issued a red card for a late tackle on an opponent.”

ProSport also characterized the player’s cameo as a “nightmare,” positing that his return to the team was a combination of “good parts” and a “very bad one.”

Digisport commented on Hagi’s performance, stating, “In the 79th minute, Ianis Hagi was once again the protagonist, but his performance was not positive.” The attacking midfielder was dismissed for a heavy challenge, which resulted in his sole landing on his ankle.

Ianis Hagi was unfortunate to be involved in a controversy during the Rangers v St Johnstone match.

Hagi will have been overjoyed to be back on the field, playing alongside some of his former comrades, after assisting Cerny’s second goal at Ibrox.

Hagi is not a malevolent player; he has only received 11 yellow cards during his tenure in Scotland and has never received a red card in his senior career, at least not until now.

The midfielder’s intent was never demonstrated, despite the fact that the high challenge on Benjamin Kimpioka was undeniable. Consequently, many will contend that a red card was entirely warranted.

Despite the 25-year-old’s recent return to the squad, Clement will now be unable to rely on him, which is a significant setback for all parties involved.

Despite the fact that the season is lengthy, Hagi will have numerous opportunities to secure a position in the starting lineup. However, this will be perceived as a new setback for the player following his consecutive red card.

Ianis Hagi experiences Rangers’ VAR red card nightmare on Ibrox comeback

Ianis Hagi got sent off on his comeback to Rangers after 14 months out of the main squad.

When the Ibrox midfielder came off the bench against St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership, he was greeted with a roaring greeting.

Hagi, who had been absent due to a contract dispute, returned to first-team training after spending time with the B squad.

The Romanian international had an excellent return to the first squad against Rangers, as his through pass enabled Vaclav Cerny to blast home Rangers’ second goal.

However, with around 10 minutes remaining, referee David Dickinson sent Hagi off after a VAR review.

Hagi’s aggressive challenge on Benjamin Kimpioka was originally penalized with a yellow card.

However, Dickinson was urged to check the tackle at the pitchside monitor, and the penalty was upped to a red card, forcing Hagi off.

Hagi will now miss two matches due to significant foul play regulations, which dictate that offenders face an automatic two-match ban.

Following the events of the previous week, an additional investigation concerning Rangers is currently underway – report

The Scottish Sun reports that UEFA is considering additional factors in addition to Rangers’ potential punishment for the pyro pandemonium at Ibrox v Lyon.

On 4 October, the newspaper reported on its website that UEFA is also investigating a banner that was unfurled by the Ibrox faithful during the Europa League on Thursday, 3 October.

The investigation is currently in progress in Nyon, and the results will be disclosed at a later date.

Rangers are contemplating potential UEFA fines and penalties.

The club could face substantial difficulties as a result of the potential stadium suspension that is hovering over them as a result of the pyro pandemonium and the additional scrutiny surrounding the banner that was unfurled during the Lyon match.

Rangers would not only lose their home advantage but also experience a decline in matchday revenue, which would have a significant financial impact during this critical period, as a result of a stadium prohibition, particularly the closure of the Copland Road stand.

This scenario would disrupt the ambiance at Ibrox, which is crucial for motivating the team, and could result in a decrease in supporter morale and match attendance.

Additionally, the imposition of sanctions on supporters who cause disturbances is essential because it conveys a clear message about permissible conduct, which may discourage future occurrences.

This is necessary to guarantee that football remains a secure and pleasurable environment for all supporters, including families and those with disabilities, by maintaining safety within the stadium.

Rangers Ibrox fans

Rangers fans at Ibrox

This proactive approach also assists in managing UEFA’s expectations, potentially reducing the severity of future punishments by demonstrating a dedication to the management of supporter behavior.

Rangers legend is overlooked by the manager, who instead selects the West Ham star

Steve Clarke, the manager of Scotland, has selected only one Rangers player to represent the country in the impending UEFA Nations League matches against Croatia (A) and Portugal (H).

The national team will attempt to halt the decline of one win in 13 games when they travel to Zagreb on October 13th and host Cristiano Ronaldo and his team three days later.

In an effort to fend off demands for change from within the confines of Hampden, there was optimism that at least two Rangers players would make Clarke’s final cut, despite a series of call-offs.

However, an international rebuke has been imposed on an on-form Ibrox star in favor of an ex-Hearts midfielder who has only had a fleeting taste of the Premier League this season.

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Scotland summons John Souttar.

Rangers’ center-backJohn Souttar is the sole Ibrox player to have been selected for Steve Clarke’s Scotland squad.

The 28-year-old defender was not selected for Euro 2024, but he was recalled during the most recent international break. Despite this, Soapy did not participate in the team’s losses to Poland and Portugal.

The situation could potentially change, as Souttar has been in excellent form at Ibrox this season, and Las Palmas defender Scott McKenna is currently injured for this round of fixtures.

Souttar will be in competition for minutes with Grant Hanley (Norwich City) and Ryan Porteous (Watford), both Scottish regulars.

Nicky Devlin, a defender for Aberdeen, has also been included in the squad, and Preston North End’s Liam Lindsay has the potential to earn his first uniform.

However, Connor Barron, a midfielder for Rangers, will not be participating in the Scotland team this time.

Barron, the Scotland U21 international, can consider himself unfortunate to have been excluded from Steve Clarke’s squad, as the manager, who is currently under duress, has chosen to recruit players from countries south of the border.

West Ham rejects Connor Barron as a member of their squad

Some hoped that Barron would receive his second call-up to the Scotland squad and his first cap for the country as a result of an injury to Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn.

It coincides with Connor Barron’s emergence as a critical player for the Rangers this season, and his performances have been praised for their quality, energy, and completely committed approach.

However, Steve Clarke has chosen to summon Andy Irving, a midfielder from West Ham, who Rangers fans will most likely recall from his time at Hearts.

Barron has been summoned to the U21 squad of the nation.

Irving, 24, was a member of the Jambos’ junior team before he spent time in Turkey and Austria. He subsequently signed with Premier League team West Ham United in 2023.

Irving, who spent the previous season in Austrian football, has been given first-team exposure south of the border this season. He has appeared for West Ham on three occasions, coming off the substitute.

This encompasses the club’s most recent two Premier League matches against Brentford and Chelsea.

Irving, who has never been capped for Scotland, has been chosen to play in the middle of the field alongside Napoli’s Billy Gilmour and Scott McTominay.

Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) and Ryan Gaud (Vancouver Whitecaps) are the more offensive midfield options, while Kenny McLean of Norwich City has also secured a spot in the squad.

Rangers receive an injury boost in the Europa League as pre-Lyon Auchenhowie images reveal a £5 million man

This season, the Rangers’ injured list has been enhanced; however, there are still concerns regarding players who have previously caused Philippe Clement problems.

The manager prioritized the issue of insufficient availability within his squad following an evaluation of the practices at Auchenhowie. He implemented adjustments behind the scenes to address this issue, which was a significant factor in the dissolution of the title race last season.

The Rangers manager will be encouraged by the return of a player who rapidly became one of the first names on the teamsheet last season, despite the fact that there is not much he can do about players who are injury prone, other than not signing them.

Ridvan Yilmaz has returned, but he is now competing for a position on the Rangers.

Ridvan Yilmaz was unsuccessful in his endeavor to launch Rangers into the lead against Dynamo Kyiv, as his team was reduced to ten players. This was ironic, as the individual who wore his uniform in the beginning lineup was the same individual.

Jefte’s performance this season has exceeded all expectations following his £600,000 transfer from Fluminense.

Rangers appear to have acquired an exceptional bargain in a player that Nils Koppen had been monitoring at PSV Eindhoven.

Jefte’s progression has been nearly linear, with Rangers TV pundit Kevin Thomson praising the Brazilian’s work ethic after his impressive performance against Dundee, despite the controversial red card against Dynamo.

“Jefte motm, the young man possesses an engine; I suspect he is currently operating it.”

Neraysho Kasanwirjo effectively served as a substitute against Malmo, and Robbie Fraser is capable of taking the lead. Consequently, the left-back position is as deep as any other position on the field.

Ridvan has also been photographed participating in the recent attention that Ianis Hagi is receiving as a result of his return to first team training. This is a positive development.

The diminutive full-back will require time to regain his momentum, and Clement will not be in a hurry to do so.

Rangers receive a substantial advantage with Ridvan’s return.

Ridvan’s robustness is a cause for concern, as he has sustained three severe muscle injuries since signing in 2022.

What his return provides is an increase in attack options, as Jeffe has demonstrated his ability to offer a more direct and unconventional approach from the left wing.

Earlier in the season, his dribbling prowess, crossing ability, and pace appeared to be a valuable asset when he partnered with Ridvan.

Ridvan may now be perceived as second fiddle to Jefte, as any successful Rangers team has been capable of resting players without compromising the starting XI.

It also implies that Rangers would be more at ease with the prospect of selling the Turk in the event that any suitable offers are received, following a summer in which it appeared inevitable that he would depart.

The quality of the players Clement has at his disposal is increased by the number of players available, particularly those who are competing for positions and have fixtures scheduled every few days for the foreseeable future.

The image of Ridvan in training is equally significant, despite the fact that it may not be as thrilling as the return of Hagi.

Kris Boyd describes the ire of the Rangers in a text message from Chris Sutton, which left the Celtic icon in a state of awe

The former Hoops striker was astounded that Gers were able to avoid a red card during their match against Hibs.

Chris Sutton may not be present at Ibrox today, but the Celtic legend was still attentive to the match between Rangers and Hibs.

The Sky Sports pundit was granted a day off following the impressive 6-0 victory of the Celts at St Johnstone on Saturday night. In Sutton’s absence, Jack Ross, the former manager of the Hibees, provided a perspective from the green side of Edinburgh during Sky’s coverage of the 12 p.m. kick-off.

Nevertheless, the former Celtic striker was acknowledged at halftime after sending a deluge of texts to Kris Boyd inquiring as to why Rangers were not a man down. A VAR penalty was awarded to the visitors just before halftime after John Souttar obstructed a shot with his arm. However, Mykola Kuharevich, who is currently on loan at Swansea City, was unable to negate Tom Lawrence’s opening goal, as his subpar effort was saved by Jack Butland.

Although there are no complaints regarding the spotkick, Sutton believes that Souttar was fortunate to remain on the field. He was not hesitant to inform his friend Boyd of the situation.

Boyd disclosed, “May I clarify a matter?” The communications from my close acquaintances included the question, “Why has he not been sent off?” Jack Butland is behind him, and he would have prevented the dismissal. Therefore, he was not denied an obvious opportunity to score a goal. There you have it, Mr. Sutton. He immediately sent me a text message inquiring, “Why is that not a red card?” Immediately, to be frank.”

Presenter Eilidh Barbour simply shook her head and laughed, stating, “I am amazed that we are discussing this matter when he is not present.” “They are in dispute, and they are not both present.”

Celtic’s injury update is disclosed as Rangers’ pursuit of a player who is “wanted” addresses transfer speculation.

This weekend, Celtic and Rangers were both involved in Scottish Premiership matches.

Celtic’s emphatic performance resulted in a 6-0 victory at St Johnstone on Saturday afternoon. Two goals were tallied by Kyogo Furuhashi, and Paulo Bernardo, Callum McGregor, Daizen Maeda, and Adam Idah also scored.

The Hoops are the focus of the Rangers’ pursuit in the upcoming weeks and months. I have included the most recent updates on the pair below…

Cameron Carter-Vickers will be evaluated by Celtic prior to their Champions League away match against Borussia Dortmund. The center-back has been sidelined for the past two matches due to a foot injury.

Brendan Rodgers has stated in the most recent update regarding his condition, “I am uncertain.” I will be informed tomorrow. View his current location. And then we will proceed on Monday. In the event that he is unavailable, that is acceptable. Auston Trusty entered the premises. Tonight, I believed that he performed exceptionally well. You have observed his velocity and his strength. He is operating from the right side, but his game is well-balanced. Additionally, I believed that he performed exceptionally well. Therefore, in the event that Cameron is unavailable, we have an individual who can immediately assume his responsibilities.

In the meantime, Greg Taylor, the left-back, was substituted during the match against St Johnstone; however, there is optimism that he will recover without incident. This is the most recent information that his supervisor has disclosed: “Greg experienced a calf tightness during the initial 15 minutes.” Therefore, we remove him as a precautionary measure and replace him with Alex Valle. We anticipate that he will be unharmed.

Interest in the winger

According to a report by the Daily Record, Rangers expressed interest in Plymouth Argyle winger Morgan Whittaker during the summer, but no actual progress was made. The 23-year-old remained at Home Park beyond the deadline as a result of his substantial cost.

He addressed the topic of the Gers after his team’s recent 2-1 victory over Luton Town, telling the Western Morning News, “I have been in this situation before, so I know how to handle it and I found ways it worked for me. That’s just focusing on what I can do.” I believe that the distinction between my time at Swansea and this time is that I was aware that I would be playing here. In my opinion, it was a mutually beneficial arrangement, as I am thoroughly enjoying my time here and am actively engaged in gaming. Additionally, if I were to relocate, it would be to a higher level that I aspire to. I did not perceive it as an undesirable circumstance.

Rodgers’ post-match remarks are criticized by a pundit

 

Tam McManus, a former Hibernian forward, has criticized Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers for what he considers to be a lack of contrition in response to comments made by Rodgers following Celtic’s 6-0 victory over St Johnstone on Saturday.

Soccer Football – Champions League – Celtic v Slovan Bratislava – Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain – September 18, 2024 Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers reacts Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

Rodgers addressed detractors who accused his team of playing sluggish and unproductive football during the post-match interviews held last season. Celtic’s impressive display at McDiarmid Park, which included a brace from Kyogo Furuhashi, as well as goals from Paulo Bernardo, Callum McGregor, Daizen Maeda, and Adam Idah, prompted this response.

Rodgers’ rebuttal to his detractors was deemed superfluous by McManus, as it undermined his own principles of humility.

He published a message on the social media platform X:

Celtic’s excellent start to the season, which includes 20 goals scored and no conceded in their first six league matches, is a substantial departure from the criticisms of the previous year. The team is exhibiting a potentially more dynamic and effective style of play under Rodgers.

It could be argued that Celtic are employing Angeball in their attack, with a more organized counter press and a compact defensive unit.

Currently, the Hoops are experiencing success, as evidenced by their impressive goal difference of +20, which has been achieved in only six games. May it persist indefinitely.

An unforgettable Daizen Maeda moment

This has become so commonplace among Celtic fans that it may be considered an expectation. Nevertheless, we will never weary of Daizen Maeda’s pursuit of opposing players, even when the bhoys are 6-0 up with five minutes remaining.

The video of the Japanese star sprinting back to retrieve the ball after a sloppy pass in the final third has gone viral, marking another Daizen moment.

The winger could have been excused for allowing this one to fall, but in typical Daizen fashion, he witnesses Celtic loose the ball and sprints the length of the field to retrieve it.

Maeda and Celtic will provide additional information in the future.

Celtic were exceptional throughout their performance in Perth. The boys truly demonstrated their capabilities. Nevertheless, you continue to believe that this group has more to offer and has not yet reached its peak.

Maeda was initially recruited by Ange Postecoglou; however, Brendan Rogers has since elevated him to greater heights. Maeda is an exceptional Celtic athlete due to his exceptional work ethic and integrity, both on and off the field.

The next challenge for the Hoops is a harrowing journey to Dortmund. We can hope for a positive outcome in Germany, but it will be a difficult evening

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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