The situation is very tense at Glasgow Rangers, and Philippe Clement finds himself at the heart of the storm. The Belgian coach, who impressed last season in Glasgow, seems to be losing the confidence of the club’s management after another disappointing result. The draw against Dundee United (1-1), a direct competitor, has exacerbated tensions, and Scottish media report that management is considering taking action.
With a third place in the standings, eleven points behind rival Celtic and eight points behind second-placed Aberdeen, Rangers are having a season to quickly forget. For a club with the budget and ambitions of Rangers, this situation is unacceptable. Although Clement initially scored points, the mood completely changed after a run of poor results, including three defeats and two draws in the league.
In Glasgow, expectations are extremely high. Rangers must still challenge for the title and, at minimum, finish in the top two. That this goal already seems almost out of reach causes great frustration, both among supporters and management.
According to various Scottish media, Rangers management have planned an emergency meeting to discuss Clement’s future. Although the Belgian coach signed a contract this summer with high expectations, his position now appears seriously weakened. Supporters have been expressing their dissatisfaction with Clement for weeks, and it seems that management’s patience is also running out.
Tedesco’s successor?
Interestingly, Clement’s name is also being mentioned as a possible successor to Domenico Tedesco at the Red Devils. The Italian coach is also under fire after disappointing results, and speculation about a possible replacement is rife. Clement has seemed focused on his club career so far, but a dismissal from Rangers could change that.
