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‘Cause for concern’ – Doctor issues injury verdict as Rangers want to beat Celtic to transfer

ByMusa
August 13, 2025

Rangers and Celtic Eye Monaco’s Kassoum Ouattara in Transfer Battle

Both Rangers and Celtic are reportedly interested in signing Monaco left-back Kassoum Ouattara during the current transfer window.

The 20-year-old Frenchman has struggled for consistent playing time at Monaco, featuring in just 12 Ligue 1 matches last season. Since joining from Amiens in 2023, Ouattara could now be set for another move this summer.

Rangers May Assess Ouattara’s Injury Concerns

The Glasgow rivals have already made contact with Ouattara’s representatives, but Rangers may proceed cautiously due to his recent calf injury. According to Foot Mercato (31 July), Monaco are unwilling to loan him out and prefer a permanent sale.

Ouattara has been sidelined since January 17, initially as an unused substitute before suffering a calf relapse. Injury specialist Dr. Rajpal Brar suggests Rangers should evaluate the severity of the issue, given his extended absence and risk of recurrence.

Playing Style and Strengths

As per WhoScored, Ouattara excels in crossing, dribbling, and tackling, often engaging in aerial duels and playing quick passes. However, his limited experience—just five league starts (390 minutes) last season—raises questions about his readiness for a key role.

Potential Concerns for Rangers

Manager Russell Martin may advise against signing Ouattara due to his injury history, lack of proven quality, and the existing defensive options at Ibrox. With Max Aarons arriving and Jefte already in the squad, the Frenchman may not represent a significant upgrade. Martin could prefer investing resources in more established players to ensure squad stability.

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Michael Keane’s three-word reaction to Everton red card against Wolves said it all

ByMusa
January 8, 2026

Michael Keane, the player who earlier this season saw Everton team-mate Idrissa Gueye sent off for slapping him at Manchester United, suffered a red card that in some ways was even stranger as he was given his marching orders for pulling an opponent’s hair. Keane’s night had started impressively as he despatched an instinctive finish for his third goal of the campaign to fire the Blues ahead against Wolverhampton Wanderers, the Premier League’s bottom club, but an opponent who arrived on the back of their first win in the competition all season, at the 20th attempt. Most people at Hill Dickinson Stadium, including referee Thomas Kirk, in just his second Premier League match, didn’t spot Keane’s offence, in an aerial duel with Tolu Arokodare in real time, but over 200 miles away at Stockley Park, Everton’s old pal Chris Kavanagh on VAR duty was more eagle-eyed and sent Kirk to his pitchside monitor. Keane, who could be seen mouthing the words ‘oh my God,’ as the footage was being played back, was duly given an early bath for what was deemed to be ‘violent conduct.’ It’s strange that given that this correspondent’s primary school teacher used to perform similar gestures on small children during assemblies when it was their birthday. But what was acceptable in the 1980s – both on and off the football pitch – doesn’t always wash these days and if it was a deliberate act then it was reckless. The same goes for Jack Grealish following Keane off for a couple of quickfire bookings, leaving David Moyes’ men to cling on for a point with just nine men.