Rangers Manager Philippe Clement Foresees ‘Hunger’ for Strong Performance Against Olympiakos

Philippe Clement, manager of Rangers, stated that his team will require a “really big performance” when facing Olympiakos in what is anticipated to be an unwelcoming atmosphere, but he perceives a “hunger” among his players to achieve this. The Ibrox club secured a spot in the League Cup final on Sunday by overcoming Motherwell after initially trailing, and they aim to establish momentum following a series of disappointing outcomes. Clement emphasized the necessity for a collective effort, stating, “We need a really big performance of all the squad. All the players starting, all the players coming in. I feel also that they’re very hungry to do that. It’s now to confirm that in this game at a higher level against a better opponent to raise our level again.” Despite the reputation of Olympiakos supporters for creating a daunting atmosphere, the Belgian manager expressed confidence that his team is capable of managing such pressure. He further commented, “They’re used to playing at Ibrox that also helps. In Malmo it was also a really good atmosphere, so that’s what you want on European nights. There’s always some magic. It’s always something special. Different playing styles, different players that you don’t know really well and in that way for a player, it’s always nice to play in stadiums like this, big stadiums with a lot of crowd. So, I think everybody will embrace that.”