Rasheed😡 Fans Turn on Nasser Djiga After Celtic Collapse
Following Rangers’ disappointing 3-1 extra-time loss to Celtic FC in the Scottish League Cup semi-final, the initial optimism surrounding new manager Danny Röhl has been tempered by a furious fan reaction, with the spotlight fixed firmly on loanee defender Nasser Djiga.
The centre-back’s performance at Hampden Park was widely condemned as “disastrous” by supporters and pundits alike, becoming the chief scapegoat for the defeat which saw the Gers crash out of the competition. His display led to immediate demands for Röhl to drop him from the starting XI.
Djiga, who was given the nod in a key Old Firm clash despite having an inconsistent run of game time, was singled out for his visible struggle to handle the occasion. Fans pointed to moments of hesitation and panic throughout the match, particularly in dealing with Celtic’s diagonal balls, which left him exposed and looking “genuinely lost.”
One prominent fan group, the Four Lads Had a Dream podcast, publicly “slammed” the player, stating, “Djiga genuinely looks lost. That calm of midweek was none existent. We can’t afford that against Celtic, and it cost us.” Another major publication gave him a rating as low as 4/10, noting his vulnerability and the fact that an early miss-control nearly put Celtic through.
The criticism is two-fold: frustration with the player’s execution and disappointment in Röhl’s decision to start him over other options. Djiga’s shaky display, especially on the flank opposite to Celtic’s attacking threats, was viewed as a major contributing factor to the defensive fragility that the team could ill-afford, particularly after going down to ten men following Thelo Aasgaard’s first-half red card.
While the ten men of Rangers battled bravely to take the game to extra time, the late goals confirmed the fans’ fears about the defensive liability. The pressure is now immense on Danny Röhl to react decisively, with the fanbase’s unified call demanding Djiga be immediately removed from the line-up for the next fixture.
This video shows Danny Röhl’s post-match reaction after a previous difficult result in the Europa League, illustrating his mindset on team performance under pressure. Rohl apologises to Rangers fans but promises to work to improve
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