Sport nationRangers manager Philippe Clement has made a blunt comparison between his team’s transfer spend and that of their Glasgow rivals, Celtic. Clement referenced Celtic’s £30 million summer spend on players who are not always in the starting eleven, highlighting the financial disparity between the two teams.
Clement admitted that squad depth is a non-negotiable in the modern game, but stated that Rangers have to “work hard” to compete against Celtic’s financial power. He called for better recruitment and improving the academy production line to bridge the gap.
The Rangers boss was responding to questions about his team’s squad depth, which has been a topic of discussion in recent weeks. Clement defended his rotation policy, stating that it is a normal thing in modern football, and pointed out that Celtic also made several changes to their team over the weekend.
Clement also provided an update on the club’s transfer plans, stating that Sporting Director Patrick will address the issue in the next couple of days. He confirmed that any new signings will be announced within the next week.
The comments from Clement highlight the challenges faced by Rangers in competing with Celtic’s financial resources. The team’s fans will be hoping that the club can make some significant signings in the January transfer window to help bridge the gap.
Key points:
- Philippe Clement referenced Celtic’s £30 million summer spend on players who are not always in the starting eleven.
- Clement admitted that squad depth is a non-negotiable in the modern game, but stated that Rangers have to “work hard” to compete against Celtic’s financial power.
- The Rangers boss called for better recruitment and improving the academy production line to bridge the gap.
- Clement defended his rotation policy, stating that it is a normal thing in modern football.
- The club’s Sporting Director Patrick will address the team’s transfer plans in the next couple of days.
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