Glasgow Renjers They were far from the best on Thursday night, as they progressed to the Europa League quarterfinals for the first time since 2022.
On the night, they lost 2-0 from Fenerbahçea-the first time they suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in the club’s history, they prevailed 3-2 at the penalty in front of a tumultuous domestic audience.
The Europa League remains their only chance for silver accessories this season, performing badly in the country.
Ferguson’s temporary magic at the very least is mixed, and the Committee has to get his next meeting because the permanent manager is correct, otherwise she could see the same results next season.
Kelt is waiting in Premiere This afternoon. Can light blues secure my first victory at Parkhead since October 2020? Or will another person who won another old company?
Whatever happened, Ferguson has to make several changes in his initial XI from Fenerbahçe’s relationships, especially since several team members failed to perform at a level that is expected in the middle of the week. That’s for sure.
Acting with the 3-4-2-1 system, the club struggled to occasionally restrain the Turkish side throughout the game, and the Jefte failed to deal with the men of José Mourinho.
Jefte’s game in the numbers against Fenerbahçe
The Brazilian is arranged on the left side of the midfielder with a four -member midfielder, which had to be used by his offensive quality.
During the game of Jefta Failed to deliver The exact cross in the opposition penalty area, he managed to attempt zero dribbling, won zero duel and lost possession six times.
It was clear that he failed to create enough chances down the left flank and that he was rejected late in the game.
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Jefte’s Prime Minister’s statistics this season |
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Helping |
2 |
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Great chances created |
2 |
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Key passage by game |
1.1 |
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Total duels won by match |
6 |
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Turn around the game |
2.1 |
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Possession lost by match |
15 |
Callum McClurkin of the Daily Mail gave a defender Matching Match of only 4.5/10 for his account in the second leg, stating that he ‘pulled out a foul on the talisian [the] The judge considered a dive, making ‘a shocking mistake to give visitors a second goal’ in what is a bad performance as a whole.
During the previous conflict between Old Firm in early 2025, Jefte started with the left back and was great. Not only did he impress the defense, Making four fights And winning ten of his 15 total duels against Celtics, but he even tried four dribbling – succeeding with two – while showing an abundance of intent to get involved, taking 62 touches of the ball.
Today, however, it must be rejected on the bench, especially after a bad display in the middle of the week. Parkhead win will not be easy, but if Ferguson release Ianis Hagi on the left side of his four-member midfielder against Parkhead’s side, they might have a chance.
Especially after his heroes in the Ibrox game just a few months ago.
Hagi’s main role VS Celtic in January
Since the Premiership title is effective until Christmas, the traditional Old Firm conflict this season was just related to pride. The Light Blues last won against his rivals in May 2023 in what was a dead tire.
The side of Philippe Clement was amazing against the Celtic side below, took over the lead through Hagi after only seven minutes, which made a huge long -term effort.
During the same game, Romanian also made four key passagesThey registered five total shots, tried three dribbling and delivered eight crosses to opposition sentence.
She just couldn’t handle him on the visiting side and when Hagi plays like this, he is one of the best players in the country.
After missing the penalty against Fenerbahçe during the shooting in the middle of the week, one that may have easily dropped Gers, can Hagi get it out of his mind and act again against Celtic?
Why does Hagi have to start for Rangers against Celtic
After a superb display against the Celtics in January, a former Romanian international Ilie Dumitresca praised Hagisaying:
“Ianis Hagi had a sensational game. He hit a very good goal that managed to surprise the goalkeeper as great as Kasper Schmeichel. But he was great for the whole game.
“I saw Gheorghe’s appearance after naked and he remained rude. This is because he would have expected Ianis to score. He never exaggerates with an excessive expert!”
Despite the situation of the contract by leaving his future at Limbo during the early stages of the campaign, the midfielder has done well in the country since returning to the first -teaching apron last October.
Over 19 premiership matches for Ibrox side, hagi Not only has three goals In his name, but he inserted himself with seven assists.
Romanian international also On average 1.8 shots per game In the superb flight, this term, together with an average of 1.9 key passages and succeeds with 0.6 dribbling of each match. He also created five big chances for the Rangers in the Premiership, showing his offensive capabilities.
His goal against Celtic proves how effective he can be when Ferguson will hope that he is a 26-year-old for playing after his missing against the Turkish side.
Although the victory will not change things about it where the title goes, Insurance Parkhead’s victory for the first time in four and a half years could only give GERS to transport the club over the next few weeks of the season.
Ferguson will probably stick to the 3-4-2-1 system, which worked in its favor during the European competition.
If this is the case, Jefts should be discarded to the bench for the benefit of the hagia, which could offer more direct threats behind Mohamed Diomanda and Vaclav Cerny.
His creative talents must be exposed if the GERS wants to ensure a positive result, it is security.
If they do, this could provide the club with a great impetus that will enter their quarterfinals of the Europa League against Athletic Bilbao in the coming weeks.
