Russian footballer is DENIED a visa to enjoy in the Champions League in opposition to Rangers in Glasgow tonight, immediately after he produced professional-Russia statements during the war in Ukraine
Swiss side Servette have voiced disappointment just after the player was refused a visa Gael Ondoua, the participant in problem, was refused entry by British isles authorities Servette will choose on Rangers in a Champions League qualifier tonight
Servette have strike out right after midfielder Gael Ondoua — a Russian citizen — was unable to attain an entry visa from United kingdom authorities in advance of tonight’s Champions League qualifier with Rangers at Ibrox.
The Cameroon intercontinental grew up in Russia and built headlines for the duration of last year’s Environment Cup by sporting the country’s flag on his boots.
With the Swiss aspect now lacking seven gamers owing to harm and suspension, coach Rene Weiler’s difficulties for the to start with leg have only improved.
At last night’s media convention, Servette officials would not go into specifics but released a statement saying the club ‘deplores this condition and supports its player and his crew, which will have to deal devoid of a main player in its workforce for non-sporting reasons’.
It also confirmed the club had invested two weeks hoping to locate a option and experienced enlisted the SFA’s support.
Russian citizen Gael Ondoua (earlier mentioned) was not able to receive an entry visa from British isles authorities
Ondoua’s staff, Servette, have a Champions League qualifier with Rangers at Ibrox tonight
Ondoua made headlines soon after sporting boots with the Russian flag on in the course of the Earth Cup (Credit score: Twitter @kvarvaryk)
Ondoua turns into the eighth Servette player dominated out of tonight’s game. Striker Enzo Crivelli is banned just after staying sent off in final week’s get around Genk, a match in which 1st-preference goalkeeper Jeremy Frick was also wounded.
Correct-back Keigo Tsunemoto is out for a month, whilst his back-up, Theo Magnin, is also sidelined. Miroslav Stevanovic, Alexis Antunes and Alexander Lyng are all lacking by means of injury.
Weiler stated: ‘These players are essential for us but I do not want to shell out a great deal time speaking about all those who just can’t perform. I’m often self-confident in my team’s potential.’
He expects his group to embrace the ambiance inside Ibrox and drew a comparison with his practical experience of Old Trafford.
Servette were being pictured in education at Ibrox forward of their clash with the Scottish facet tonight
The 49-year-aged was in charge of Anderlecht in 2017 when the Belgians lost a Europa League quarter-closing to Manchester United right after excess-time.
‘It’s a determination for our players,’ he claimed, when requested about actively playing in entrance of 50,000 Rangers fans. ‘They must continue to be targeted and deliver a good effectiveness but they must appreciate it. It’s the 1st time for some of them and an amazing prospect.
‘I’ve had a number of encounters like that. It’s an honour to be here. Like that match versus Manchester United, this will be a high-stage come across.
‘It’s something I take pleasure in about British soccer, the environment, and I know that goes for my gamers.’