If Clement was choosing from a full deck it will be a simple argument to make, however that is not the case. They needed to begin seven completely different defenders within the final three video games they usually have conceded seven objectives.
He performed midfielder, Dujon Sterling, as an emergency heart in the course of the final assembly with Celtic. Now he’s sweating due to the health of his different defender, Leon Balogun.
Clement could must gamble that left-back Ridvan Yilmaz and certainly one of his fundamental strikers, Abdallah Sima, might be match to begin. John Lundstram, the midfielder who was unnoticed of the final recreation towards Celtic, is on the market once more.
Lundstram, who’s prone to go away in the summertime, has been the topic of a lot debate amongst Rangers followers.
Some are prepared to spare him his Celtic Park jersey and search for him within the heart of the park within the hope that his expertise and aggression can assist cease the Celtic trio.
Most do not appear to need him anyplace close to the crew. The subsequent query is, who will play in his place – and there are not any fascinating solutions to that.
At his greatest, Ryan Jack might be a shoo-in within the battle for the rostrum. He performed in its place towards Heart of Midlothian final week, however has not performed in 4 months. Nicolas Raskin is on the market, however the Belgian not often impresses.
There are issues all over the place for Clement and that is earlier than he considers easy methods to cease Daizen Maeda from including to the distress of his captain, James Tavernier, one other Rangers champion who could also be heading for the exit door.
Confusion reigns at Ibrox as Rodgers continues to dominate. Rangers spoke of the must be courageous at Hampden however it can take braveness to face Rodgers, the leviathan of Lennoxtown and his gamers.
Another trophy heading in direction of the east finish of Glasgow? Rangers have Cyril Dessers. Celtic are serial winners.