Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers blasts 'not great' Ibrox coin shame as Arne Engels is targeted

Brendan Rodgers has discussed the condition of Arne Engels after the Hoops midfielder was struck by a coin at Ibrox this afternoon in the Glasgow Derby.

Celtic midfielder Arne Engels was hit by a coin during the Glasgow Derby at Ibrox on Sunday afternoon.

The incident occurred in the 86th minute of the game as Engels was preparing to take a corner kick. A coin was thrown from the crowd and struck Engels in the head.

Referee Don Robertson picked up the coin and took it to the fourth official, who then handed it to the police as evidence.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was critical of the incident, describing it as “not great” for the game.

“Yes, thankfully, [if] it was an inch lower he’d have been [hit] right in the eye,” Rodgers said when asked if Engels was okay after the incident.

“But yes, I think he’s OK. It’s not obviously great for the game, but yes, he’s OK.”

This is not the first time that a Celtic player has been struck by an object thrown from the crowd at Ibrox. In 2015, Scott Brown was hit by a coin during a match between the two sides.

The incident is sure to be investigated by the Scottish Football Association, and Rangers could face punishment as a result.