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Former Rangers Striker Slams Ben Davies’ Sloppy Defending in Old Firm Loss to Celtic

By Hikithe Achumi

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 02: Giorgos Giakoumakis of Celtic and Ben Davies of Rangers in action during the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Rangers FC and Celtic FC at on January 2, 2023 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Callis/MB Media/Getty Images)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 02: Giorgos Giakoumakis of Celtic and Ben Davies of Rangers in action during the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Rangers FC and Celtic FC at on January 2, 2023 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Callis/MB Media/Getty Images) /
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Former Rangers striker Kenny Miller has criticized Ben Davies for his defensive error during the Old Firm match against Celtic on Saturday.

The 27-year-old centre-back failed to put a dangerous cross behind for a corner and instead cleared it straight into the path of Kyogo Furuhashi, who scored for Celtic, ultimately leading them to a 3-2 victory.

Miller described Davies’ mistake as “so poor,” and criticized his “sloppy defending.” Despite Davies’ error, he has been one of Rangers’ strongest performers in recent months.

However, the defeat against Celtic could be an eye-opener for the English manager, Michael Beale, who has only managed to pick up a single draw from his three encounters against Celtic since arriving at Ibrox. This statistic hints that further investment may be necessary during the summer transfer window.

The defeat against their fierce rivals could also be a tough mistake for Ben Davies to shake off, but he could still be one of the key figures in helping Rangers close the gap to Postecolgou’s winning machine.

The Gers were starting to grow into the game and look like they could claim a result before Davies’ mistake shot them in the foot.

Defensive Lapse Costs Rangers in Old Firm Loss to Celtic

In the end, some of the defending on show from Rangers in the second half was shambolic, and the defeat against Celtic saw Postecolgou’s side move 12 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership table.

Davies’ mistake opened the floodgates for Celtic, and Miller’s criticism of his sloppy defending highlights the importance of solid defensive play in high-stakes matches like the Old Firm.

As fans, we know the rivalry between Rangers and Celtic is intense, and mistakes like Davies’ can have a significant impact on the outcome of the match.

It’s important for players to stay focused and not let the pressure get to them, especially when defending against a strong attacking team like Celtic.

Hopefully, the Gers will learn from their mistakes and come back stronger in their next match.

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