Rangers Manager Phillipe Clement Discusses Team Performance After 4-1 Victory Over Nice

Rangers manager Phillipe Clement offered his assessment of the team’s performance, stating, “It was close [to perfect]. If we would have scored more goals then it was really close to perfection.” He acknowledged missed scoring opportunities, adding, “We still had really good chances we didn’t finish but I saw a really impressive performance.” Clement observed the team’s tactical discipline, noting, “You saw the team on the pitch being compact all the time, using the spaces and the ball in the right way.” He also highlighted the successful integration of new players, remarking, “If you see how many new players were on the pitch, we are starting to see everything gelling together. That’s what we want, that’s what we’re working hard with the staff to achieve.” Clement reflected on the challenges of the current season, stating, “I know it’s been a really difficult season, starting at Hampden it created a lot of negativity from fans and a little bit of a toxic environment.” He addressed the initial skepticism surrounding new signings, explaining, “There were a lot of new players, people didn’t know their value. but people are starting to see the potential with why these decisions are made.” The manager emphasized the squad’s promising talent, adding, “We have a lot of players who are high potentials who need to work hard and still learn a lot, they don’t have experience of the level at Rangers but these nights can show there is a lot of potential in this squad.” Discussing his coaching philosophy, Clement asserted, “I’m not somebody who starts to calculate and this system is already quite special so we didn’t do that in advance.” He articulated his objective to cultivate a specific mindset within the team, stating, “I want to create a mentality, a culture, in the dressing room of always going for the three points. “Whether it’s Dumbarton or Manchester United, there shouldn’t be a difference in the way we approach the game mentally.” He further elaborated on his efforts, saying, “We’re working hard in the dressing room to create the culture that the new players understand what Rangers is about. That is one of my big tasks.” Clement also praised the connection with supporters, remarking, “The synergy with the fans was amazing today, hopefully we can get it back domestically but it starts with the performance.”