Michael Stewart names Hearts player ‘just not good enough’ after Rangers thumping
Michael Stewart has singled out the Hearts defender who he believes is inadequate following a lackluster performance at Ibrox earlier today. The Jambos suffered a comprehensive defeat against a dominant Rangers team, serving as a stark reminder of the gap between the league leaders and themselves, especially considering Hearts’ recent unbeaten streak of 12 matches. Their defense, usually solid, crumbled under pressure, allowing the home side to exploit them effectively.
Kye Rowles was at fault for some of the goals due to subpar defending, while Frankie Kent, a key player this season, failed to live up to his usual standards. Nathaniel Atkinson, who returned to the starting lineup on the right flank, struggled against the attacking duo of Oscar Cortes and Ridvan Yilmaz.
Former Tynecastle captain Stewart specifically pointed out Atkinson’s shortcomings, emphasizing that it wasn’t just his performance in this particular game that was lacking. According to the BBC Scotland pundit, while Hearts began the match with energy, their defensive frailties ultimately allowed Rangers to take an early lead, from which they never looked back.
