However, Philippe Clement has disclosed that on the eve of a pivotal Europa League matchup with Real Betis in December, he was informed by members of the Ibrox board that it was MORE important that the Light Blues prevail in the forthcoming League Cup final against Aberdeen.
Of Scotland’s three trophies, the League Cup is arguably the least renowned and is certainly less sought after than any European trophy.
But in sports, momentum counts for a lot. If Rangers had lost to Aberdeen on December 17 at Hampden, early concerns about Clement’s team’s capacity to win important games would have begun to surface, especially considering that the Old Firm derby was quickly approaching.
But in sports, momentum counts for a lot. If Rangers had lost to Aberdeen on December 17 at Hampden, early concerns about Clement’s team’s capacity to win important games would have begun to surface, especially considering that the Old Firm derby was quickly approaching.
In the end, a James Tavernier helped the Gers win the title for the first time since 2011.
But that wasn’t before three days earlier, the club manager and a few board members had a falling out about how he approached the European game in Spain.
Nevertheless, the Glasgow team produced an incredible 3-2 victory in Seville to secure their spot in the upcoming Europa League round, which will see them play Benfica in the round of 16 tomorrow.
“There were some individuals on the board that informed me prior to our European match (against Real Betis) that winning the League Cup was more significant,” Clement said to reporters.
“I told them that’s not how I work.”
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