FCSB will not pose as much as a threat to Rangers as Malmo did, but fans should brace themselves for a potential game of “hoofball” in the Europa League on Thursday, according to coach and analyst John Walker.
Philippe Clement’s side won 2-0 away in Sweden in September, but lost to Kilmarnock in their last outing and consequently go into their European clash against the Romanian champions under a cloud.
“This could be a game of hoofball,” Walker told the BBC’s Scottish Football Podcast. “It could be Rugby Park part two, both teams going pretty direct. I think Malmo are a better all-round team than FCSB.”
Walker also highlighted the influence of Romania internationals Darius Olaru and Florinel Coman on FCSB’s title win last season, neither of whom will line up against Rangers at Ibrox.
Coman now plays for Al-Gharafa in Qatar, while fellow winger Olaru is suspended having been sent off in the win over PAOK.
“They were a very attacking side last season, quite direct but once they are in the final third they are a real threat,” Walkeradded.
“Their wingers last year – Olaru and Coman – contributed 78% of their goals, so very dependent on their wide men.
“The benefit for Rangers is Coman got sold in the summer and Olaru got sent off in the last game. Both players who contributed most of the goals in their title win last year are not playing at Ibrox.”
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