Philippe Clement nears Rangers sack after shocker v Celtic
Rangers take on Celtic in the Scottish League Cup final on Sunday and Philippe Clement has made a major blunder.
In his playing eleven, the Belgian has named James Tavernier despite his historic struggles against Daizen Maeda in Old Firm derbies.
This decision could backfire massively and cost Gers the game and the Scottish League Cup title which may end up with the Belgian being sacked.
Philippe Clement is not yet safe from the sack at Rangers
With Patrick Stewart and Fraser Thornton beginning their roles from Monday, 16 December, if it is against the backdrop of a humiliating Old Firm defeat, they may decide to part ways with the manager.
Not starting Dujon Sterling could backfire as he’s able to offer more solidity and pace than Tavernier.
While the 33-year-old is a threat going forward and from set pieces, Gers will need their full-backs to be defensively sound.
Tavernier has made blunders time and again defensively and he’s a liability against sides that have pacey attackers.
Rangers have to beat Celtic at Hampden Park
It does not get any bigger than this.
An Old Firm derby regardless of form is a moment that fans gear up for each season.
Things are even more exciting when there’s a trophy on the line and it will be extremely sweet for Gers fans should they win silverware at the expense of their arch rivals.
It will also be a huge feather in Clement’s cap as it will help him win over the fans and can be the foundation to build the rest of the season.
In other Rangers news, Gary Neville and Ian Wright have namedropped the club in recent discussions after what happened.
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