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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
Sport
Mark Walker

Rangers and Michael Beale labelled long-ball merchants by Europa League rivals

Sparta Prague boss Brian Priske insists he respects Rangers, but reckons they will play long ball football against them in the Europa League.

Rangers will face a rematch against Sparta Prague, who they played at the same stage two years ago, as well as facing Real Betis and Aris Limassol in the Europa League group stages

And Sparta's Danish boss Priske is desperate to avoid bottom place so they can at least get European football after Christmas, with third spot dropping down into the Europa Conference League.

He said: "We have very interesting matches against three quality teams that differ in their concept. We have respect for them all.

"Rangers are representatives of the old British type of football. Aggressive in the tackle, long balls and very quick on the counter-attack.

"Betis will have players of a higher quality because they are from Spain and Aris have many individually gifted players.

"We have six tough games ahead of us, but the home games will be very important to us. Our fans are a huge asset.

"For us, staying in Europe after Christmas will be fantastic."

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