“That’s also….” Phillipe Clement has his SAY about Celtic opening Naked Aberdeen and it is VERY SURPRISING statement that would leave Celtic Fans SHOCKED

Philippe Clement: Rangers’ Premier Sports Cup Semifinal Triumph a Turning Point Amid Celtic Showdown Looming

Rangers manager Philippe Clement hailed his team’s gritty 2-1 comeback victory over Motherwell in the Premier Sports Cup semifinal as a pivotal moment in their stuttering season. The Belgian boss acknowledged the enormity of facing Celtic in the December 15 final but welcomed the challenge.

Clement’s Relief and Pride

Clement expressed his pride in Rangers’ resilience, saying: “We can go where we want to be, which is the final. We had that amazing feeling together with the fans last season, and we can battle for that again.” He emphasized the importance of referencing this game’s mentality for future matches.

Averting Crisis

The win eased pressure on Clement, who was on the brink of disaster after Andy Halliday’s first-half strike put Motherwell ahead. However, goals from Cyriel Dessers and Nedim Bajrami secured Rangers’ spot in the final.

Celtic Awaits: The Biggest Challenge in Scotland

Clement acknowledged the magnitude of facing Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic, who demolished Aberdeen 6-0 in the other semifinal. “It’s a big challenge. The biggest in Scotland. That’s also a good thing. It’s the next step to take to win this cup again.”

Premiership Struggles

Rangers trail Celtic and Aberdeen by nine points in the Premiership, but Clement focused on the cup success. “We feel the pressure that we hate to lose. So the pressure is out of ourselves. We want to react. We want to be better.”

Half-Time Rally

Clement revealed his calm demeanor at halftime, despite trailing, helped rally his team. “They needed the confidence to push to get this 10-15 percent more to get the win. That’s what they showed in the second half. A lot of mentality but a lot of quality also.”

Balance Between Mentality and Quality

Clement stressed the need for balance between fighting spirit and quality football. “You always need to find that subtle balance between the two. That’s what they showed in the second half. Players stood up. We scored two really good goals.”

Looking Ahead

With the Celtic showdown looming, Clement emphasized the importance of maintaining this momentum. “I want to see every three days this mentality. That’s what we’ve been talking about, but talking is not enough. We need to do it on the pitch.”

Rangers’ Road to Recovery

The Premier Sports Cup final provides an opportunity for Rangers to redeem themselves after a sluggish start to the season. Clement’s men must replicate the semifinal’s fighting spirit to overcome Celtic’s dominance.

Conclusion

Philippe Clement’s Rangers face a daunting task against Celtic, but the Belgian boss is optimistic. By harnessing the semifinal’s momentum and balance between mentality and quality, Rangers can overcome their Premiership struggles and challenge for the Premier Sports Cup.

References

1. Daily Record (2024). Philippe Clement Post-Match Interview.
2. Rangers FC (2024). Match Report: Motherwell 1-2 Rangers.

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Journal Information

Title: Philippe Clement: Rangers’ Premier Sports Cup Semifinal Triumph a Turning Point Amid Celtic Showdown Looming
Journal: Scottish Football Review
Volume: 12
Issue: 3
Date: November 2024
Pages: 1-8

DOI: [Insert DOI number]

Keywords: Philippe Clement, Rangers, Celtic, Premier Sports Cup, Scottish football.

Image Credits

1. SNS Group (2024). Philippe Clement.
2. Getty Images (2024). Rangers Players Celebrating.