Rangers fans have responded on social media after Malmo manager Jon Dahl Tomasson made a dig at the Gers in a pre-match press conference.

Malmo are in Glasgow for the second leg of their Champions League third qualifying round tie with the Light Blues and they hold a 2-1 advantage after coming out on top in the first meeting last week.

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Malmo manager Jon Dahl Tomasson took a swipe at Rangers in the pre-match press conference. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Tomasson says he believes Rangers are favourites to progress, though, mainly due to Steven Gerrard’s side’s bigger budget.

The former Denmark international and AC Milan striker added that he’s happy to see Rangers ‘back where they belong’ in terms of the general Champions League setup, but he also took a clear swipe at the club in the presser.

After being asked which team he thinks is under more pressure, Tomasson replied smugly [Sky Sports]: “Don’t you think that they need the Champions League money?”

“I think so, I think they need that. I think that’s a good answer.”

When asked if he wanted to expand on his initial response, he said while smiling: “I think you all are clever lads, so you understand it.”

Unsurprisingly, his comments provoked quite a response from Rangers fans on social media.

Here’s a selection of reactions:

https://twitter.com/RangersRadioRFC/status/1424832801409482752

Rangers have been smart with their transfer business this summer and have a squad full of valuable assets, so it’s an interesting time for Tomasson to make claims about how in need the club is of a financial boost.

If he was hoping to add extra spice to the fixture he’s succeeded, though, with the second leg shaping up to be a cracker in Govan.

Ahead of the game, an Ibrox star sent a stirring message to supporters on Twitter after multiple boosts were confirmed.

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