After defeating Real Betis, Rangers advanced to the Europa League knockout stages, making it a memorable evening for the team.
But there were also some negative aspects to the game. Ben Davies lost the ball after a terrible first touch and was criticized for his defending in the build-up to Betis’ second goal. Before Kemar Roofe gave Philippe Clement’s team the victory, they were caged back twice and twice lost the lead.
“Ben Davies needs to improve,” he stated in real time on Thursday, December 14, at 8:38 a.m. on Sky Sports News.He attempted to bring the long ball up onto his chest.
“This first touch is not good.”
Yes, it was a bad move that led to Betis’ equalizer on Thursday night, as well as a bad one. However, it seems unjust to assign sole responsibility for the Ayoze Perez goal, which was fiercely contested following the mistake deep up the field.
The Gers were able to get five men behind the ball against Betis’s four attackers despite the terrible midfield play, and they ought to have been able to shut down the players before the goal scorer fired a tracer dart into Jack Butland’s far corner.
Nevertheless, Philippe Clement trusted the 28-year-old after he took Leon Balogun’s spot in the starting lineup. His actions, which allowed Perez to blast home, were unacceptable. He is unquestionably a crucial player who has the power to make or break the Rangers’ season.
The Englishman was hit hard and penalized right away even though he was not under any pressure when he took the touch down on his chest. Although his teammates could have saved him from danger, Perez was able to equalize.
After a memorable Europa League match, Rangers supporters can now chuckle since their team has advanced to the knockout stages and the Spanish team has vanished from the standings, having been replaced by Slavia Prague.
Given that the center back was replaced for the far more aggressive Roofe in minute 65, Clement might not find the scenario amusing. He might not be included in the Belgian starting lineup again.
But one of the most important nights in the Rangers’ recent history ought to take center stage. Instead of losing to a European competition for the second match in a row, goals from Abdallah Sima, Cyriel Dessers, and Roofe guaranteed the Scots’ place in the next round.
Although players frequently commit mistakes, Davies was penalized for his.
