Rangers FC have encountered significant issues under the leadership of new manager Philippe Clement, particularly with logistical and player availability problems. A key incident involved Hamza Igamane, a recent signing, being unavailable for a game due to passport issues. This oversight left Clement frustrated, as he expressed his displeasure publicly, stating, “I was not happy about that, clearly not. There were issues with his passport. Those are situations you don’t want to face as a manager”【6†source】【7†source】. Such disruptions have added to the challenges Clement faces as he works to stabilize the team’s performance.
Despite these setbacks, Clement’s focus remains on improving the squad’s performance. After a victory over Malmo, he highlighted the team’s mature performance and praised their ability to adapt to difficult opponents【7†source】. Rangers’ interim chairman, John Gilligan, has expressed strong support for Clement, assuring that the manager will not be sacked even if results falter, and confirming that funds will be made available in January to strengthen the squad without the need for player sales【8†source】.
These developments highlight the ongoing efforts to restore Rangers’ competitive edge, with Clement looking to overcome administrative errors and maintain focus on footballing progress.
