Celtic midfielder Mika Baur has brushed off the controversy surrounding his unpunished tackle on Ryan Naderi during last week’s derby at Ibrox. Rangers manager Derek McInnes revealed the club contacted the Scottish Football Association after the challenge left the forward’s ankle in “a mess”, with former referees arguing the tackle warranted a booking rather than a red card.
Instead of dwelling on the off-pitch noise, Baur has urged his teammates to ignore the drama and show true grit on the pitch. He emphasized that winning the upcoming clash will require pure fight, energy, and mental toughness rather than relying solely on attractive football.