A section of Rangers fans have taken to Twitter to praise Umar Sadiq for his performance in the 1-0 defeat to Aberdeen at Hampden Park on Sunday.
Sadiq, 21, made a rare start for the Light Blues as Steven Gerrard named him in his starting line-up due to Alfredo Morelos’ suspension and Kyle Lafferty’s ineligibility.
Since arriving on loan from Roma in the summer, Sadiq has been somewhat of an enigma to Rangers fans, but some were impressed by what he had to show in the BetFred Cup semi-final this weekend.
COMMENTARY:
Have Rangers fans found a new cult hero in the 21-year-old Roma loanee? Sadiq has done little of note since he was signed by Gerrard in the summer transfer window. The Nigerian had played just three times across all competitions before Sunday’s appearance against Aberdeen and many fans would have thought he would have his loan deal torn up in January because of how pointless it was having him at Ibrox. However they were impressed by what he had to offer against the Dons. While the lacks technical abilities, the striker’s tall, imposing frame did cause issues for Derek McInnes’ defenders and maybe he would make a good strike partner for Alfredo Morelos if Gerrard ever wants to experiment with that in upcoming fixtures, especially with Kyle Lafferty failing to impress. Some Gers fans still found him to be a bit clumsy though, but what do you expect from someone so tall?
This is Futbol has rounded up some of the best tweets below:
Sadiq is tripping over his own legs man ???????
— Steph ??? (@_stvph16x) October 28, 2018
Any body else noticing just how good @morelos2106 is for us in how we play ie attacking, off the ball the lot it’s like the team is working hard to get it to Morelos but he ain’t there……Like big Sadiq’s attitude tho……want nothing more than for the big man to score ??????
— Kirky23 (@kirksharpe1872) October 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/Shanewatp/status/1056595175538077696
I actually like Sadiq holding up play and running behind.
— Alex Carroll (@therealalexcaz) October 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/Jag3179/status/1056594271648792577
Sadiq's not good enough to wear coloured boots….
— Dean (@deanomac55) October 28, 2018
Sadiq actually having a descent game here, hope he grabs himself a goal
— ?? (@GK1872_) October 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/gallsyboy3663/status/1056592850127912963