Tottenham favorite, a key figure for Rangers and a fan favorite among their supporters, found himself under fire from Tottenham fans after his performance in the recent 1-1 draw between Rangers and Spurs. While the Romanian defender has built a reputation for his commanding presence and reliable defending, two critical mistakes in the match left Spurs fans frustrated and raised questions about his composure in high-stakes moments.
The Match in Context
The friendly clash at Ibrox Stadium was a hard-fought encounter, with both teams showing flashes of brilliance and moments of vulnerability. Rangers took an early lead, thanks to some sharp attacking play, but Tottenham equalized late in the second half through Dejan Kulusevski.
Amid the intensity, Drăgușin’s errors stood out as pivotal moments that could have swung the game in Spurs’ favor. These “damning” incidents became a talking point for fans and pundits alike after the final whistle.
The Two ‘Damning’ Moments
1. Misjudged Clearance in the First Half
Early in the game, Drăgușin attempted a risky clearance under pressure from Tottenham’s James Maddison. Instead of finding a teammate or clearing the ball to safety, his mistimed effort gifted possession to Maddison in a dangerous area.
Maddison capitalized on the error by threading a pass to Son Heung-min, who narrowly missed converting the chance. While Spurs failed to punish this mistake, it set the tone for Drăgușin’s uneasy performance and gave Tottenham a foothold in the match.
2. Poor Positioning in the Build-Up to the Equalizer
The second moment came in the 78th minute when Spurs leveled the score. Drăgușin was caught out of position, allowing Dejan Kulusevski to exploit a gap in the Rangers defense. Kulusevski’s clever movement went unchecked as he latched onto a through ball and calmly slotted past the goalkeeper.
Fans were quick to point out that Drăgușin had been slow to react, leaving his center-back partner exposed and giving Spurs the opportunity they needed to equalize.
Tottenham Fans React
Following the match, Tottenham fans took to social media to vent their frustrations at Drăgușin’s errors. Many highlighted his lapses in concentration as key moments that cost Rangers the chance to secure a win:
•“Drăgușin might be a fan favorite for Rangers, but he looked shaky today. That positioning for Kulusevski’s goal was shocking!”
•“How do you let Maddison and Kulusevski punish you like that? Drăgușin needs to be sharper.”
•“Two big mistakes from Drăgușin today. If Spurs had been more clinical, we could’ve capitalized more.”
While some comments acknowledged his talent, they emphasized that performances like this would not be acceptable in more competitive fixtures.
Support from Rangers Fans
On the other hand, Rangers supporters defended Drăgușin
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