Philippe Clement fires a Rangers dagger at Ibrox summer signing after costly moment in Kilmarnock defeat
Rangers Suffer Painful Defeat: Philippe Clement Criticizes Summer Signing’s Costly Error
Rangers’ hopes of closing the gap on Celtic and Aberdeen were dashed as they succumbed to a 1-0 defeat against Kilmarnock in Ayrshire. The loss leaves Rangers six points adrift of the champions and second-placed Dons.
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Clement’s Critique
Manager Philippe Clement singled out summer signing Neraysho Kasanwirjo’s error for criticism:
“It was not good enough. First half, we didn’t create enough and gave away too much in duels. Second half was much better, we took control and made chances, but to concede in that fashion is disappointing.”
Clement specifically highlighted Kasanwirjo’s failure to play Marley Watkins offside, which led to the decisive goal:
“Our right full-back is late to step forward and catch players offside… That is something we have to learn from.”
Rangers’ Performance Analysis
Rangers’ display was marred by:
- Lack of creativity in the first half
- Inability to win duels
- Failure to adapt to Kilmarnock’s pitch and playing style
However, the team improved in the second half, showcasing:
- Increased control and possession
- Creation of scoring opportunities
Clement’s Call to Action
The Rangers boss emphasized the need for his team to learn from their mistakes:
“We’ve played eight games, so there are 30 more to go in the league. It’s about learning the lessons from these games, like we have done before.”
Key Takeaways
- Rangers’ defeat to Kilmarnock damages their title aspirations.
- Philippe Clement criticizes Neraysho Kasanwirjo’s costly error.
- Rangers struggle to adapt to different playing surfaces and styles.
- The team must improve in duels and create more scoring opportunities.
Upcoming Fixtures
Rangers’ next three matches:
- St Mirren (home) on October 27
- Aberdeen (away) on November 3
- Motherwell (home) on November 10
Clement’s men must bounce back from this setback to keep their title hopes alive.
Sources:
- BBC Sport Scotland
- Rangers FC
- Kilmarnock FC
- Premiership
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