Rangers FC beat FC Braga in the Europa League Round of 32 to qualify for the next round which is a huge plus given that they have fallen out of the Premiership race.
While Gerrard’s men have been stunning in Europe this season, the same cannot be said for their domestic challenges as Celtic are en route to another SPFL title.
Right now, the Bhoys sit at the top of the Premiership table – 12 points clear of second-placed Rangers and speaking about this difference in performances, Rangers coach Michael Beale has explained why the Gers have been struggling in Scotland.
Speaking to Rangers TV, the coach has explained that Scotland has quite a unique style of playing football which makes it really hard for Rangers to stamp their authority in the domestic competitions.
Beale said, as quoted: “The style of play is very similar to the Premier League or the Champions League or continental leagues.
“I think in Scotland we play football in a way that is very unique to Scotland.
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“Not many other places play football like that. I think long balls lead to a lot of unpredictability in football and in the game you take the press off the first pass. And if the first pass goes into your 18-yard box as it does in Scotland then it’s difficult.
“I think the games are refereed in a certain way and I think the games (in Europe) are played less physically and more technically.
“That suits a lot of the players we have.”
This statement will surely not go down too well with the Celtic FC fan since not only have their players worked really hard to fend off challenge from the Gers in the SPFL but they have just been knocked out of the Europa League.
