Steven Gerrard and Rangers given Czech rave review as Slavia Prague warned over 'unstoppable' Alfredo Morelos

[BlueMeanie]

The local media have been seriously impressed ahead of the Europa League showdown next month.​

Slavia Prague have been warned that "ruthless" Rangers could blow them away in the Europa League with Alfredo Morelos earning a rave review.
The Czech champions are unbeaten in their domestic league as they look to make it three titles in a row, and stunned Leicester to reach the last 16 of the competition.
There's no question that Slavia will be a dangerous opponent, having also beaten Nice twice in the group stage and defeated Bayer Leverkusen.
But there's plenty to fear on the Czech side too, with Rangers unbeaten in the Europa League this season.
And Jindrich Trpisovsky's men have been given a warning over the quality of their opponents by Czech paper Sport, who have been seriously impressed with the Ibrox club.

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They wrote: "Steven Gerrard has assembled an attacking weapon that ruthlessly devours everything that dares to stand in its way. And now the Sešívaní ('stitched' after their half-red, half-white kits) are in its sights..."

Breaking down a remarkable record that has seen the Ibrox club lose just once all season, Sport declares "the development of the Scottish league is completely telling. Rangers completely reign over it, with a mammoth 18 point lead over Celtic in second. Then there's the crazy goal difference - 73 to 9. No, you didn't misread that. You're seeing it correctly."

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Slavia defeated Premier League high-flyers Leicester in the last round.
After a 0-0 draw in Prague they deservedly took a 2-0 victory at the King Power Stadium. But the Czech league leaders have been warned a different challenge lies in wait.
Sport continued: "Gerrard has transformed Rangers into his image. What is that? Hugely fast, hugely attacking. If Leicester often chose a wait-and-see tactic against Slavia, there is no danger of that.

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"The Scots will attack furiously from the first minute. That's how they're set up, they have it in their DNA."
The Czechs then pick out some of Gerrard's star men.
Alfredo Morelos is described as "a Colombian fireball, the Scots' main weapon" and Sport warns "on his day he's almost unstoppable. He scores goals and provides assists".

James Tavernier's remarkable attacking output is praised, as is the "extremely direct" Ryan Kent.
However, Sport believes that Rangers are an ideal opponent, describing them as "iconic, glamorous but also playable".

 

[TQ3]

I think that’s a fair assessment. This could be a very even tie, but at the same time I feel confident in our team to score away from home and leave us in the driving seat for the 2nd leg.

 

[BearAbroad]

"Steven Gerrard has assembled an attacking weapon that ruthlessly devours everything that dares to stand in its way" :shh:

 

[TamS-RFC]

Love reading these reports about us over Europe.

 

[Stan the Man]

But they are no longer "unbeaten" they lost today in their 21st game

 

[Brahim Hemdani's Granny]

But they are no longer "unbeaten" they lost today in their 21st game

They won 3-2 today, came from behind twice

 

[Drumchapel-Bear]

It's March and we are still in Europe and still not lost a game in European Competition. Just let that sink in.

Absolutely incredible.

 

[Corkinator]

Makes a change from abject silence in the Scottish media.

 

[The Predator]

We will beat them home and away.

 

[Mols 9]

But they are no longer "unbeaten" they lost today in their 21st game

They won 3-2

 

[Toby Lerone]

That Danish mob we played beat them 4-1 in CL qualifying. (Sorry can’t spell it)

 

[two2tango]

You won’t hear or see this in Scotland

ever

we are a poor side who are lucky with penalties

look even auld high is saying we are a formidable force

they are shit scared

we are in the verge of something special

 

[johanfyfe]

Glad to see we’re getting the respect we deserve across Europe.

 

[GovanGer54]

The foreign press give us better reviews than the clowns in our country.

 

[Stan the Man]

They won 3-2

That's what happens when you don't watch the whole match LOL

 

[Scaramanga]

"Steven Gerrard has assembled an attacking weapon that ruthlessly devours everything that dares to stand in its way" :shh:

 

[AnglianBear]

What always makes me smile is when they talk about the Scots and "it's in their DNA" when our team is 90% made up of players from outside Scotland.

 

[bluesith]

I just read that with pride. Very accurate . It's such a great time , long may it continue. :shh:

 

[Beer Belly Loyal]

Alfredo Morelos is described as "a Colombian fireball, the Scots' main weapon"

In Scotland's media he's described as a 'nasty piece of work' by some and a 'weapon' by most.

 

[bear wi nae hair]

What always makes me smile is when they talk about the Scots and "it's in their DNA" when our team is 90% made up of players from outside Scotland.

think they’re talking about Gerrard’s team rather than the Scottish nation

 

[BlueSeaOfIbrox]

That's what happens when you don't watch the whole match LOL

The fact they came behind twice to win it says a lot imo
Not going to be an easy game and they won't give up until the whistle goes. So we can't let our foot off the gas.

 

[Baloo72]

Good assessment, we will need to tighten up for these games, we know we can score goals against anyone.

Bet they are glad they are not playing St Johnstone

 

[AberdeenGer]

These games are won and lost by very fine margins, and at this stage of the competition, it's almost fair to say that anyone can beat anyone. We will need to defend better, that's a certainty, but we all know we can score, so I'd be happy with a score draw, but obviously the more we score the better our chances of progressing...

 

[Bermondsey Wall West]

That Danish mob we played beat them 4-1 in CL qualifying. (Sorry can’t spell it)

Just call it Midgy Land

 

[El Jock Grande Sabia]

I love reading these foreign media reports about out team. They are objective & largely unbiased, unlike our own "journalists".

"The Czechs then pick out some of Gerrard's star men.
Alfredo Morelos is described as "a Colombian fireball, the Scots' main weapon" and Sport warns "on his day he's almost unstoppable. He scores goals and provides assists".

Then we have the likes of Skeletor et al. "Morelos? He's pyoor pish man, he's no even scored against ra champions"

 

[The Gooner]

Hawd on someone on Radio Clyde said we are a pub team.

 

[brain]

The Sešívaní are coming