Philippe Clement unloads on 'dangerous' Rangers tackle and makes claim over reds HIS team have been with

Philippe Clement has branded the incident that injured Ross McCausland as "too dangerous".

The Rangers star was forced off during the first half after being unable to continue following a challenge from matchwinner Dan Casey. That sparked uproar in the stands with Belgian boss Clement also left 'very disappointed'. He has called on referees to protect the game and players from these type of challenges insisting there was too much intensity in it.

It comes after the Light Blues were shocked at Ibrox as Motherwell ran out 2-1 winners to create a major upset and also blow the title race wide open. Clement and Co remain at the summit but can be leapfrogged by Celtic and Brendan Rodgers tomorrow if they are able to pick up all three points at Tynecastle against Hearts.

Speaking post-match to BBC Sportsound, Clement said: "He had too much intensity in that tackle and caught him. We got a few red cards this season already with less intensity but it wasn't even a foul or yellow card. That is very disappointing. It is also disappointing to have to make changes in the first half. For him and for the team.

"These kind tackles are just too dangerous for the game and you lose good players. It's also a task for referees to protect the game and players because this is too dangerous."

Asked for an early indication over the youngster, the Rangers boss added: "Ross we will need to see tomorrow. It's serious because he had to come off. He could not walk anymore. So there is really, really hard contact. He doesn't come off in the first half for nothing. So it is really clear it was a serious foul."