Former striker and Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer has slammed Rangers player R. Pröpper after his costly mistake in the match against Hibernian. The game, which ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw, saw Pröpper make a crucial error that allowed Hibernian to find the back of the net and secure a point.
Speaking after the match, Shearer didn’t hold back in his criticism of Pröpper, calling the mistake “unforgivable” and stating that it was the kind of error that could cost Rangers dearly in their pursuit of silverware this season.
“R. Pröpper’s mistake was absolutely criminal,” Shearer said. “To give away a goal like that in the dying moments of the game is unforgivable. It’s the kind of error that can cost a team a title, and Rangers cannot afford to have players making mistakes like that if they want to challenge for the top honors this season.”
The mistake in question came in the 89th minute of the match. Pröpper attempted to clear the ball from his own penalty area but only succeeded in playing it straight into the path of a Hibernian player, who was able to slot it past the Rangers keeper to the net.
The goal was a bitter blow for Rangers, who had fought back from a goal down to take the lead in the second half. It looked as though they would hold on for the win, but Pröpper’s error let Hibernian back into the game and ultimately cost Rangers two valuable points.
Shearer’s criticism of Pröpper is likely to sting for the Dutch midfielder, who has come under fire from fans and pundits alike for his inconsistent performances this season. Signed from PSV Eindhoven in the summer, Pröpper has struggled to adapt to the physicality and pace of the Scottish game, and his mistake against Hibernian only served to highlight these issues.
Rangers manager phillipe clement will no doubt be disappointed with Pröpper’s error, as he had been hoping for a solid defensive display from his team in the closing stages of the match. The draw leaves Rangers four points behind league leaders Celtic, who have a game in hand and look set to extend their lead at the top of the table.
Pröpper’s future at Rangers now looks uncertain, with many fans calling for him to be dropped from the starting lineup in favor of a more reliable option. Gerrard will have a decision to make ahead of the next match, as he looks to keep his team’s title hopes alive and avoid any more costly mistakes from his players.
In the meantime, Alan Shearer’s criticism of Pröpper serves as a warning to the rest of the Rangers squad that they cannot afford to make any more mistakes if they want to challenge for the title this season. The pressure is on for the players to bounce back from this setback and show that they have the quality and resilience to compete at the highest level.
As for Pröpper, he will need to learn from his mistake and work hard to win back the trust of the Rangers fans and coaching staff. If he can do that, he may yet have a future at the club and the chance to redeem himself for his costly error against Hibernian.
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