RANGERS TAKES DRASTIC ACTIONS AGAINST YOUSSEF CHERMITI OVER HIS SOCIAL MEDIA POST REGARDED NOT ACCEPTABLE AS BOMBSHELL DROPS JUST HOURS TO CLASH AGAINST ROMA

The reported incident involving Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti concerned a goal celebration gesture made towards the crowd after he scored his first goal, which was widely interpreted as telling critics to “shut up.” This caused an immediate stir among fans and pundits, with some calling the gesture “disrespectful.”
​While the controversy was significant and occurred in the lead-up to a European fixture against Roma, there is no public confirmation that Rangers took “drastic actions” like suspension or heavy fines against Chermiti specifically because of this gesture or a related social media post just hours before the clash.
​The ensuing debate focused on whether the player understood the club’s culture and the weight of his transfer fee, with figures like former player Ross McCormack urging club captain James Tavernier to immediately address the striker about fan relations. The “bombshell” appears to have been the player’s defiant on-field reaction to pressure, not a disciplinary measure taken by the club itself in the immediate hours before the Roma match.
​The incident highlights the intense pressure on high-cost signings at Ibrox. Chermiti, signed for a significant initial fee, faced immediate scrutiny for a lack of output. His celebration, perceived by many as arrogance, only amplified the existing tension between the player and a demanding fanbase, setting a difficult tone just before a crucial European tie.