Philippe Clement made a stunning decision regarding Ianis Hagi ahead of the game against Dundee United. What news came from Scotland

On Saturday 23rd November 2024 at 17:00, Rangers welcome Dundee United in round 13 of the Scottish Premier League.

According to the British press, Ianis Hagi (26 years old) has a chance to start this confrontation from the starting position. The Romanian midfielder comes after a good match for the national team, in which he also provided a decisive assist.

Ianis Hagi, 50% chance to start in the game Rangers – Dundee United

Ianis Hagi was the starter and full-time player after a long time, on the occasion of the game Romania – Cyprus 4-1the last of the Nations League campaign.

Now, the talented Romanian midfielder is waiting to get a chance from Philippe Clement, the coach of the club team. On Saturday, Rangers receive the visit of Dundee United in the 13th round of the championship, and Hagi Jr. could represent an option for the starting team. An extremely busy period is coming for Rangers, with matches every 3 days, so the Scots see a start for Ianis as possible.

At least that’s what one of the journalists from the publication suggested Rangers Reviewwho when he was put in the position of making a probable starting formula also chose the name of Ianis Hagi:

The big question arises in midfield. Ianis Hagi impressed during the international break and could give Rangers the creativity they need and which is not found in a trio of Diomande, Barron and Raskin (no – Ianis is seen as a starter instead of Diomande)”. wrote journalist Joshua Barrie, according to Rangers Review.

Below is the starting formula chosen by him:

• Butland – Tavernier, Souttar, Balogun, Jefte – Raskin, Hagi, Barron – Cerny, Dessers, Bajrami

Journalist Chris Jack does not see Hagi in the starting line-up

On the other hand, another journalist from Rangers Review, Chris Jack, has also presented his probable team and Ianis Hagi is not found among his options.

The decision about the number 10 is the most important. If Ianis Hagi does not appear in this series of matches, then his transfer in January seems inevitable. He should get minutes from the coach, but will most likely come off the bench. Danilo also falls into the same category as the Romanian and needs to play. But whatever case is made for Ianis and Danilo to be starters, most expect Diomande and Dressers to be present in the first 11″, wrote Chris Jack, according to the mentioned source.

The starting team chosen by Chris Jack looks like this:

• Butland – Tavernier, Souttar, Balogul, Jefte – Raskin, Diomande, Barron – Cerny, Dressers, Bajrami

Practically, the only difference between the two starting formulas is represented by the presence/absence of Ianis Hagi.

It remains to be seen what decision coach Philippe Clement will make, who used Ianis Hagi in only two official games this season. Each time, the Romanian entered from the reserve bench.