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The Celtic star Rangers must 'suffocate' as Ange Tottenham reunion put on backburner for the REAL top priority
Rangers must 'suffocate' Daizen Maeda at Hampden next month if they are to have any chance of retaining the Premier Sports Cup.
That's the feeling of club hero Barry Ferguson as he admitted to the attacker being a real thorn in the side of the Light Blues over the past couple of years. The Japan international has given James Tavernier a real headache in previous outings with his speed and constant ability to press providing a real weapon for Brendan Rodgers.
Philippe Clement could turn to Dujon Sterling or Neraysho Kasanwirjo for that big Hampden meeting with the skipper dropped for the recent Europa League away day in Olympiacos while he was also withdrawn just shy of the 70 minute mark against Hearts at the weekend after being restored to the team. Regardless of who fills the role in Mount Florida, Ferguson has named the showdown with Celtic as the most important and one they simply must win.
Ange Postecoglou returns to Glasgow with Tottenham in the Europa League just days before, but the Record Sport columnist insists he would have a completely different team for those games as they must be as fresh as possible and in tip, top condition to come out victorious and lift the first piece of silverware on offer this campaign.
Speaking on Go Radio, Ferguson said: “For me, the most important game is the cup final. Every game is important, but that is a game that Rangers have to win. They have to.
“So it’ll be interesting that you see the team that plays against Tottenham. I would have a different team that plays against Celtic. You need to be going there as fresh as possible, 100 per cent ready to lift that cup."
On the threat of Maeda, who has caused issues for Rangers and particularly Taverier over the years. He added: "He’s been a thorn in Rangers’ side over the last number of years, Maeda. He is one player that you can’t give an inch.
“You need to suffocate him. If you don’t suffocate him, you’re in trouble.”
