Originally published at: https://www.rangersnews.uk/news/rangers-gerrard-helander-katic-young-boys/
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has defended his selection of Filip Helander for tonight’s Europa League clash with Young Boys and insists dropping Niko Katic has “nothing to do” with his performance against Aberdeen. Helander was one of two changes in the starting XI for the clash with the Swiss champions with some fans unhappy the…
Sorry I think that’s mince Katic did all that stuff he goes on about last year and does it every game…Helander is garbage and should not be anywhere near the full team, Gerrard is clutching at straws he has fecked up big time and he knows it and is trying to justify the signing by playing him in Europe…it’s not on… Gerrard said it’s about “getting tight in the box and marking your man” Helander did none of this last night especially at first goal he should have cut out that cross that’s his job, Katic does it every game. Gerrard also said Katic was outstanding against Aberdeen so why drop him? On 2nd Goal Helanders header put us under pressure as it went straight to middle of pitch to on rushing young boy players. Every coach will say head to the side as it narrows angle, less likely a shot will come in, and less likely to fall to an onrushing player. Tav was at fault no doubt, but Helander in my opinion was equally at fault.