Rangers manager Philippe Clement maintained a sense of defiance and optimism following his team’s defeat to Celtic, declaring that they could have easily salvaged a 3-3 draw had they been more clinical in front of goal. Despite falling behind their city rivals in the Premiership table, Clement chose to focus on the positives from the match.
Pointing out missed opportunities from key players like Cyriel Dessers, James Tavernier, and Rabbi Matondo, Clement stressed the importance of converting chances to secure positive results. He expressed disappointment in the team’s reaction after going down 1-0 but noted a better response in the second half.
While possession statistics showed an equal sharing of the ball and chances were created, Clement highlighted the pivotal moment when Celtic scored, which shifted the momentum in their favor. He acknowledged that the team struggled to recover from the setback but remained hopeful about their potential if they could be more efficient in front of goal.
Despite the disappointment of losing to their arch-rivals, Clement believed that the match’s outcome could have been altered with better finishing. He emphasized the need for the team to learn from their mistakes and be more clinical in future games to secure positive results. Clement’s positive outlook and determination to improve were evident as he discussed the missed opportunities and the need for the team to capitalize on their chances in upcoming matches.
