Slavia Prague president Jaroslav Tvrdík has accused Rangers of using the racial abuse of Glen Kamara as a cover-up for 'overtly aggressive play'.
In a lengthy and bizarre statement released by the Czech club, they insist pressure is being put on UEFA and the Police over Ondrej Kudela's racism, accused the media of xenophobia against people from Eastern Europe and insist the Ibrox side deliberately covered cameras up to assault the Slavia defender.
Trvdik blasted Stewart Robertson for making comment on the incident in an interview on Tuesday, despite the Czech club releasing countless statements in referral to what happened at Ibrox.
But they insist Rangers are trying to cover up the incident which resulted in goalkeeper Ondrej Kolar suffering a sinus fracture after a tackle from Kemar Roofe.
They claim Czech medical staff were unable to treat the goalkeeper following the game when he was seriously hurt, despite the stopper returning the subs bench before the end of the match after treatment.
The statement said: “The pending investigations conducted by the officials of UEFA and the local Police have made no findings so far. However, our player Ondřej Kúdela has already been the subject of a public ‘conviction’ without any evidence whatsoever; he is a victim of prejudice and a presumption of guilt.
"The UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector is still conducting an investigation regarding the incidents in question and has been granted additional time until 5 April 2021 to deliver his report. We believe in an evidence and law-based process whereby Ondrej and our club both provide necessary cooperation to the respective authorities.
"We have presented evidence which, in our view, cleanses Ondrej of an unjustified accusation of racism.
“The sad side of the whole matter is that Rangers are trying to cover up overtly aggressive play by their team. During the match itself, our goalkeeper Ondrej Kolar was gravely injured and sustained a frontal sinus fracture while our doctor was prevented to examine him on site even dozens of minutes after the final whistle.
"Not to mention that there were several other serious fouls against our players and a number of those have remained unpunished. Such behaviour does not belong in the prestigious UEFA Europa League.
“If someone is wondering what happened, the Rangers delegation claimed a wish to speak to Ondrej in order to clarify the alleged racial insult. The conversation was about to take place in the tunnel under the patronage and in the presence of the UEFA match delegation and the coaches of both teams.
"However, the cameras covering the meeting place were purposely covered and then Mr Kamara, with no warning and obviously having zero intention to have the suggested conversation, roughly assaulted Ondrej by punching him to the face. After trying to continue fighting he fled into the dressing room followed by Mr Gerrard without a single word of apology. It is a disgraceful incident.
“Any form of racial discrimination is contrary to our values and principles and we shall never tolerate such conduct. We believe that all people must be free and equal with their rights and dignity. Slavia strictly abides by the policy against racism as detailed by the organisation FARE”
