Rangers release statement on Ondrej Kudela racism ban and vow to fight Glen Kamara and Kemar Roofe suspensions
RANGERS have confirmed they will appeal against Glen Kamara and Kemar Roofe's bans - as they welcomed Ondrej Kudela's punishment.
star Kamara has been for assaulting the Slavia Prague defender after last month's Europa League clash.
As for Kudela, he's been banned for 10 games in Uefa competitions for racially abusing Kamara and will miss Euro 2020 as a result.
However, in a statement on their this evening, have confirmed they will appeal against the suspensions for their players.
It read: "Rangers notes the Uefa disciplinary decision relating to our fixture v Slavia Prague at Ibrox on 18th March.
"We will make no further comment on this matter."
Meanwhile, Slavia Prague chief Jaroslav Tvrdik has APOLOGISED to Kamara after previously denying the allegations against Kudela.
He said: "Ondřej was suspended for 10 UEFA games and as a club we respect the decision.
"In any case, Ondřej Kúdela should not have approached the opposition player.
"I deeply regret that and apologise to Glen Kamara for a situation that has clearly caused distress to him and his teammates, as well as everyone associated with Slavia and Rangers.
"I am taking positive steps to prevent such a situation from happening in our club ever again.”
Slavia confirmed they received Uefa's decision to ban Kudela for 10 matches earlier this afternoon.