Article by Tudor Belivaca – published on Thursday, April 10, 2025 22:15 / Updated Thursday, April 10, 2025 22:27
Steven Naismith, former Scottish striker, and Andy Halliday, former midfielder of the ones at Rangerswere shocked when they saw that Bailey Rice, the 18 -year -old footballer from The Gers, is a holder in the quarter Europa League against Athletic Bilbao.
Bailey Rice is only 18 years old and evolves as a central midfielder for the Glasgow band. Rice is at the third match in the Europa League for Rangers, but the first as a holder. He also played in Manchester United Rangers, score 2-1, 45 minutes and Nice-Rangers, score 1-4, 10 minutes.
Reactions from the former footballers: “It is extremely brave from Barry Ferguson”
“Rangers' strength does not exist. Rice's entry is a great challenge to someone so young and inexperienced.
I remember the holding of Kyle Hutton against Manchester United in the Champions League. He did very well.
Bilbao's attack is always based on passes before and breaking the lines. Raskin and Rice must synchronize and cover the whole land.
It is an opportunity to take advantage of, “said Steven Naismith, according to bBC.com.
“It is an important decision. If Jack Butland was left on the bench for the championship match, it would not be a surprise given his shape.
But one night this is extremely brave from Barry Ferguson.
Bailey Rice was not a change we anticipated, but it is a big opportunity for the young footballer. He only played 210 minutes this season, but what opportunity! ”, Said Andy Halliday, according to bBC.com.
Ianis Hagi also started in the match on Ibrox. Rangers' Start team: Kelly – D. Sterling, Propper, Balogun – Tavernier, B. Rice, Raskin, Yilmaz – Cenry, Dessers, Ianis Hagi
