Rangers secured a 3-0 derby victory over Celtic, but the match was overshadowed by Callum McGregor's challenge on Nico Raskin, which left the Rangers player injured.
Nico Raskin was injured during the 3-0 Rangers victory over Celtic after a kick from Hoops captain Callum McGregor, according to Neil McCann. Goals from Ianis Hagi, Robin Propper, and Danilo secured the derby win for Philippe Clement's team, leaving them 11 points behind Celtic in the league table. McGregor faced criticism throughout the match, receiving a yellow card in the 33rd minute for delaying the restart.
He could have been booked earlier for his challenge on Raskin and avoided a yellow card at halftime despite being involved in a scuffle with the Rangers captain. The initial incident occurred in the first half deep in Rangers' territory. Raskin challenged McGregor, winning the ball, but was left struggling after McGregor caught him with a late tackle. Commentators remarked on the incident, saying, 'Raskin's hurt himself in the process there, being aggressive on Callum McGregor, and McGregor having words with Hatate.' Former Rangers player McCann added, 'Yeah, he gets caught. He steals it with his left foot, and McGregor just boots him right in the instep. That'll be a stinging one, that.' McGregor's actions drew criticism from fans and pundits alike. Celtic recently defeated Rangers on penalties in the Scottish League Cup final, securing their first trophy of the season. However, the team cannot afford complacency, especially with the calendar still reading January. Celtic will be eager to avoid their lead being reduced to single digits as they move closer to another league title
Rangers Celtic Callum Mcgregor Nico Raskin Scottish Football
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Inside the Rangers dressing room after Tottenham as Raskin leads Celtic demandsRangers revival continued with an impressive 1-1 draw against Tottenham
Read more »
Rangers fans destroy ‘shambles’ Nicolas Raskin after what he did v CelticThe inside track on the football stories that matter
Read more »
Callum McGregor admits what Rangers did in League Cup final that Celtic didn'tSkipper McGregor has admitted his side were unable to control the chaos in the penalty shootout win in the League Cup Final - and is determined to avoid a repeat at Ibrox
Read more »
The lingering Celtic pain driving Callum McGregor towards Rangers redemptionThe Celtic skipper insists he’ll never lose his hunger for silverware as he heads to Hampden on Sunday
Read more »
Raskin to Miss Dundee Match After Celtic ClashRangers captain Nicolas Raskin will sit out the upcoming game against Dundee after picking up a yellow card for an altercation with Celtic's Callum McGregor during the New Year derby.
Read more »
Raskin Claims Robertson Showed Unfair Bias Against RangersRangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin has criticized referee Don Robertson for only booking him during a heated exchange with Celtic captain Callum McGregor at halftime.
Read more »