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Rangers boss Derek McInnes reveals Ibrox fury over Mika Baur’s tackle on Ryan Naderi that has left German forward a doubt for Old Firm clash

Rangers boss Derek McInnes has revealed the club have demanded answers from the SFA as to why a tackle from Celtic's Mika Baur on Ryan Naderi went unpunished in last week's Old Firm clash.

By CALUM CROWE · Daily Mail

Published: Friday, 18 September 2026 at 5:58 PM

Key Things to Know

Rangers contacted the SFA to demand answers over Mika Baur's unpunished tackle on Ryan Naderi.
The challenge occurred during Rangers' 3-0 Premier Sports Cup quarter-final victory over Celtic.
Forward Ryan Naderi is a doubt for Sunday's league derby due to an ankle injury from the tackle.

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Rangers manager Derek McInnes has revealed that the club contacted the Scottish Football Association regarding a tackle by Celtic midfielder Mika Baur on Ryan Naderi. The challenge occurred during Rangers' 3-0 Premier Sports Cup quarter-final win at Ibrox. McInnes expressed frustration that VAR did not intervene to review the incident.

Forward Ryan Naderi is now a doubt for Sunday's league match against Celtic at Parkhead due to his ankle being "a mess" from the tackle. Rangers chief executive Jim Gillespie has reportedly spoken to Willie Collum at the SFA to demand answers over the unpunished challenge.

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