VIDEO: Arsenal Loanee Gedion Zelalem Getting Rough Treatment Already in Scotland

Gedion Zelalem has hit the ground running since moving from Arsenal to Rangers on loan last week.

The United States Under-20 international signed for the Glasgow giants just seven days ago, but has already helped them to two victories – the first a 5-0 victory over Airdrie before helping the Gers dump Queen of the South 5-1 yesterday.

Zelalem is highly-rated back at the Emirates, with Arsene Wenger having already handed the 18-year-old playmaker two appearances in the top team.

But he’s expected to learn some valuable lessons during his loan to the Scottish Championship club.

And among those will be the ability to handle some rough and ready defenders.

He was majestic in the win over Queens yesterday, involved in everything good for Mark Warburton’s men, including Jason Holt’s goal which he provided a lovely assist for.

But it’s this foul and subsequent stamp from Queens midfielder Mark Millar on Zelalem which is sure to anger Rangers and Arsenal fans:

Zelalem learning how skill gets 'rewarded' in Scottish football. Beyond disgusting. pic.twitter.com/vW66y9yU2I — Danny (@Danny_RFCACM) August 30, 2015

Millar picked up only a booking for the incident, but has no doubt made Zelalem aware that intricate and skilful play in Scotland won’t be met with applause by opposing players.

Fellow loanee Nathan Oduwa – signed from Tottenham until the end of the season – has already caused controversy with the flamboyant nature of his play since moving north.

In his debut he attempted an audacious rainbow flick which led his victim – Alloa defender Colin Hamilton – to go public post-match with his anger at the player.

But players like Zelalem and Oduwa are exactly what Scottish football needs and we hope referees across the country play their part in allowing them to flourish!