Glasgow Rangers won 3-0 at Ibrox to start the season in spectacular manner. The outcome gives hope that several players in the team are up to the task of unseating Celtic, even though it might not have a significant effect on the Premiership title race.
Against the Parkhead team, Philippe Clement executed his strategy flawlessly, winning the derby for the first time on the seventh try.
Ianis Hagi returned to his outstanding best on Thursday, yet it is difficult to single out one player who shone out.
Ianis Hagi’s performance against Celtic in numbers
In recent weeks, Serie A team Genoa has shown interest in the attacking midfielder. Based on his performance for the Old Firm, Clement ought to exert every effort to retain the Romanian at Ibrox.
After just seven minutes, Hagi’s well-executed strike from outside the box gave them the lead. He produced four crucial passes and put eight crosses into the opposition box, demonstrating his determination to lead his team to all three points during the game and to create plenty of opportunities.
Hagi‘s effectiveness in the last third is further demonstrated by his three dribble attempts and five shots. It won’t be long before the 26-year-old leaves Ibrox if he can perform like this every week.
Given that Hamza Igamane has recently seen a spectacular rise in Glasgow, he is not the only Rangers player who could eventually secure a high-profile move away from the team.
Hamza Igamane might be Rangers’ next major acquisition.
Igamane, who was signed in the summer from the Moroccan team AS FAR, undoubtedly needed a few months to establish himself at the Gers.
Since then, the African striker has contributed two assists and eight goals, four of which have come in the Europa League.
Just before Christmas, Everton reportedly dispatched scouts to observe the young player play against Tottenham Hotspur because of his early displays, which obviously attracted some interest from down south.
Even though he didn’t score against Celtic, their defense was active for the entire ninety minutes due to his work ethic and determination to chase down every ball. For someone who had only been with the club for six months, it was a mature performance.
During the match, journalist Josh Bunting gave the striker high marks, stating that such performances would guarantee his brief tenure at Ibrox:
“I don’t think Hamza Igamane will be with the Rangers for very long. Have faith that he will be picked up by someone higher up. There is so much promise and talent there. He has excellent out-of-possession movement and makes astute dashes. either into the center zones or into channels. He has really impressed me.
Igamane won only one ground duel and took 30 touches during the match, but he never let the defense rest, letting others take up space.
The 22-year-old may become Clement’s first-choice striker in the second half of the season, and if he keeps up his strong play, it could result in his departure the following summer.
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