Rangers injury solutions admission made by Chris Jack after what Philippe Clement said
Chris Jack has issued his verdict on the solutions for the injury woes at Rangers after what he heard Philippe Clement say.
The Rangers Review journalist admits that the solutions are being kept locked by the Belgian but it has been a “depressing” state of affairs for him recently.
There have also been players who have been ruled out for large parts of the season, adding to the crisis at Ibrox.
Jack wrote on 16 May: “Philippe Clement is starting at ground zero at Ibrox. He defined the injury situation as the foundations of the house being ‘clearly not good’. The solutions are, for now, being kept in the building by the Belgian.
“There have been stages of the season where Clement has spent more time talking about those who are not fit to play rather than those who were able to pull on their boots. Just weeks into his tenure, he spoke about the selection ‘puzzle’ being the worst he had ever encountered and he would go on to, somehow, guide his depleted squad to European progression and domestic achievement. In the end, it has caught up with Rangers. The table never lies, after all.
“The Premiership standings are there in black and white. The numbers relating to the match minutes played this term are just as depressing and concerning to read for Clement and he is some way from the target of 90 per cent availability across the group that he has worked around at his previous clubs.”
Rangers have to be more canny in the transfer market
Clement’s tenure at Ibrox has been significantly impacted by a high number of injuries to key players, leading to a less competitive season than expected.
The team has been without a core group of players for extended periods, affecting their performance and consistency.
The injury crisis has particularly affected new signings, with only a few managing to play more than 40% of league minutes.
This has undermined Gers’ ability to maintain a high level of performance and has contributed to their failure to challenge Celtic more effectively.
Clement has highlighted the need for a stronger focus on player fitness and adaptability to the Scottish Premiership.
The upcoming summer transfer window will be crucial for the club to address this issue by bringing in players with a proven track record of fitness and durability.
They must prioritise players who can handle the physical demands of the league and who are less prone to injuries.
In other Gers news, a first-team player may be told to empty out his Ibrox locker soon as a ‘Major Development’ has emerged behind the scenes.
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