Rangers Manager Philippe Clement Reflects on Celtic Match After Penalty Shootout Loss

Following the 3-3 draw against Celtic, which saw Rangers lose 5-4 on penalties, manager Philippe Clement expressed his sentiments to Premier Sports, stating: “It’s cruel today because you’re the team who get the most chances in the game.” Clement further highlighted a specific incident, adding: “There’s also a penalty situation. That’s a crucial moment and you don’t get that also, but I’m very proud of what my players showed.” The manager revealed discussions within the team regarding the lack of VAR intervention, noting: “We had a short talk about that and they didn’t get any contact from the VAR to watch the image. That’s something they need to look at why there was no communication about that issue. I’m focused on my team about how we can get better and better.” Concluding his remarks, Clement described the outcome as a significant setback: “It’s a big blow. The players deserved more than they got, that’s disappointing. We missed one penalty, they didn’t.”