Nutcracker: Celtic’s Ryan Christie dealing with ban for ‘trying to seize Rangers star Morelos by the genitals’

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Ryan Christie might be slapped with a two-match ban after the Celtic midfielder was charged with trying to seize Rangers ahead Alfredo Morelos by the genitals throughout Sunday’s fiery Previous Agency derby.

Christie appeared to seize Colombian ahead Morelos within the groin space, sending Morelos right down to the turf throughout Rangers’ 2-1 win.  

The Celtic star escaped a reserving from referee Kevin Clancy – having already seen yellow within the recreation – however has now been issued with a discover of grievance by the Scottish soccer authorities for an “act of brutality,” the BBC experiences. 

The listening to will probably be held on January 6, with Celtic stated to be decided to defend their participant. 

The incident prompted merriment on social media from the likes of Gary Lineker, who shared footage. 

The hotheaded Morelos, 23, and Christie, 24, have historical past, after the Rangers ahead appeared to seize at Christie in a Glasgow derby final season, however didn’t find yourself dealing with sanction. 

Sunday’s conflict at Celtic Park within the Scottish Premiership was a sometimes flamable affair, and noticed Rangers win within the league on the house of their bitter rivals for the primary time in 9 years.  

Police are probing alleged racist chants at Morelos, who was despatched off in stoppage time after selecting up a second yellow card for diving. 

Christie was substituted 10 minutes from time and was reportedly later taken to hospital for pressing groin surgical procedure after clashing with Morelos.  

Rangers took the lead by means of Ryan Kent after Christie missed a penalty, earlier than a deflected shot hit Odsonne Edouard and went in for the equalizer for Celtic. 

Nevertheless, a towering header from Nikola Katic proved sufficient to win it for Steven Gerrard’s crew, who’re two factors behind Neil Lennon’s Celtic on the prime of the desk however with a recreation in hand.