Keith Jackson has stated the Rangers were “degrading” and “embarrassing” Ianis Hagi following the preseason incident he was placed in.
After the Romanian made just two appearances in the first 11 Scottish Premiership games, the Daily Record journalist has blasted the Gers for how they have treated him in recent months.
Scott McDermott stated on Hotline Live [December 5]: “He has three assists and two starts. The Rangers were ignoring this man.
“They weren’t ignoring him, they were actually embarrassing him,” journalist Jackson retorted. They were making fun of him.
Before Philippe Clement started Hagi in the senior squad, he played for Auchenhowie’s B team and was left out of the Light Blues’ squad for the first six league games.
Ianis Hagi has responded to Rangers’ detractors.
Following a knee injury sustained during the 2021–2022 season, the Romanian international has had difficulty playing at Ibrox over the years.
The 26-year-old failed to make much of an impression in Spain after joining Deportivo Alaves on loan during the previous season after finding it difficult to obtain opportunities at Ibrox.
In the summer, Hagi’s time with the Bears appeared to be coming to an end, but the playmaker stayed with the Glaswegian team.
The Ibrox supporters had been demanding to see the Romanian play after Rangers made a dismal start to the season under Clement.
With the midfielder giving the Light Blues the advantage in the final third of recent games, the supporters’ faith in the 26-year-old has been validated.
On November 23, Hagi played a significant role in the Bears’ comeback in the 1-1 draw at home against Dundee United.
In the 1-0 victory over St Johnstone on December 1, the playmaker also left his imprint at McDiarmid Park by forcing Jason Holt to concede an own goal.
After the 26-year-old’s two assists as a starter in the 6-0 thumping of Kilmarnock, which blew a pundit away, Clement can no longer overlook him. The Ibrox supporters will be hoping the offensive midfielder can maintain his excellent play.
