Rangers suffered a disappointing defeat to Hibernian at Ibrox on Saturday, with the Bears failing to win at home for over two months. The loss was a blow to the team, which had shown promise in recent European wins.
One player who has been struggling to replicate his form in the Scottish Premiership is Nicolas Raskin. The Belgian international has been impressive in European games, but his performances in the domestic league have been inconsistent.
Former FIFA official Keith Hackett has come to Raskin’s defense, criticizing VAR for intervening in a challenge between Raskin and Hibernian’s Nectarios Triantis. Hackett believes that the challenge was at worst a yellow card offense and that VAR should not have intervened.
Raskin’s future at Rangers is uncertain, with Leeds and Aston Villa reportedly circling for his signature. The midfielder could command a transfer fee of at least £20 million, and the incoming new owners will have a big decision to make about his future.
Rangers manager Barry Ferguson will be hoping that Raskin can return to his best form for the upcoming Europa League quarter-final against Athletic Bilbao. The team’s progress in the competition will depend on Raskin and his teammates performing at their best.
