Originally published at: https://www.rangersnews.uk/analysis/lassana-coulibaly-poses-no-threat-to-celtic-in-advanced-role/
It’s no secret that Rangers have struggled for goals recently. Ahead of their trip to St Johnstone last Sunday, they had only netted once from open play in their previous seven matches. One of the major factors behind that lack of goals, is the absence of a quality attacking midfielder. Rangers have badly missed Scott…
Who do you suggest plays this role then , football expert ? We have no-one else, so the big man is doing what he is asked , for the team.Its not his natural position but he is doing what he is good at , pressing the ball and supporting Alfie .If Arfield is fit then Coulibaly should not play in this role its true but if not you should stop scapegoating the guy and support him .He`s doing what he can for the team , given all your critical articles of people both on the playing side and off it , are you ?
William,
I wasn’t attempting to scapegoat Coulibaly, just arguing that Rangers need more in that area than he can give them. Of course, it’s not his fault that he has been asked to play there and as I touched on, he puts himself about and doesn’t lack in effort.
Just as I highlighted how Candeias can look to exploit Izaguirre if he fills in at left-back today, I was mainly looking to raise the point that Celtic will be much happier to see Coulibaly line up in an advanced role than a natural CAM.
I hope he proves me wrong and does the business this afternoon!