Nikica Jelavic reveals anger over Ian Black tackle

RANGERS striker Nikica Jelavic claims Hearts midfielder Ian Black should have been given a red card for the challenge which could rule him out of action for several months.

• The tackle on Jelavic at Tynecastle on Saturday

Jelavic - who cost 4million in the summer - is furious after suffering ankle ligament damage during Saturday's 2-1 win at Tynecastle.

The club have confirmed the Croatia international will miss a number of matches but reports suggest he could be out for up to four months.

Jelavic was reported as saying: "I'm mad at him - obviously I'm going to be angry. He had no chance to get to the ball.

"He could have grabbed my shirt if he wanted to stop me but he was going to get me anyway.

"He should have been given a red card, not yellow.

"Can you imagine how he can get a yellow when I am out of the game for at least three months?

"But I will not take revenge. I am not that kind of player."

He added: "This won't break me - I will come back even stronger."

Black today made a public apology over the tackle.