Concerned Brian Laudrup reckons Rangers players will struggle to topple Celtic when they face off at Parkhead going forward with Glasgow rivals locking out away fans.
Both clubs have voiced concerns about the safety of supporters in the limited numbers situation with around 800 currently allowed into either stadium - and it has now been reduced to zero for the remainder of the season with fixtures lined up at both Celtic Park and Ibrox. Before the crucial Scottish Cup showdown at Hampden, James Tavernier will lead Rangers out in Glasgow's east end on April 8 - and the Dane reckons it will be a major blow to lose the "12th man" in the away stand.
While accepting that no supporter safety should be risked, he felt that it was a "terrible" blow for Scottish football's showpiece fixture. Writing for The Daily Mail, Laudrup said: "The decision not to allow away fans at the remaining two Old Firm league matches is a real shame. I understand if there are safety issues. You don't want people to get hurt.
