Rangers’ Philippe Clement responds bluntly to John Lundstram’s comeback inquiry while answering an injury question.
The Rangers manager has spoken ahead of this weekend’s cup final against Celtic. Philippe Clement says he will not be swayed by fan opinion as Rangers prepare for the Scottish Cup final against Celtic. The Light Blues will be attempting to complete a cup double against their rivals, who won the Premiership the previous Saturday. His team has suffered injuries leading up to the game, although midfielder John Lundstram could return.
He was sent off in the last Old Firm clash – scoring an own goal as Rangers lost 2-1 and his two-game ban for a foul on Alistair Johnston. Speaking ahead of the Hampden clash, Clement said some fans perhaps not welcoming his return won’t come into his thinking.He stated, “I will never make decisions based on what fans believe. That’s emotion, and they don’t see training or the squad working; they don’t know the players or how they act in the locker room.
“So I don’t think I need to answer that question if I need to start him or not. It’s a decision I’ll make with my staff about what I see in training and what I’ve seen in games the last few months.”
Clement also provided a coy injury update: “I don’t want to say too much about the squad. This is the final game, a decisive game so maybe we need to take some risks with players that normally we don’t do because there is a season coming after.
I don’t want to delve into the specifics of which players are ready or able to start. I did it all season, every three days with you guys, and I don’t want to say too much about this one. It’s all about this one moment. To give everything from the entire squad, including everyone who is available. “I suppose a few individuals want to come on the pitch with crutches, which I obviously cannot allow. We will work hard with the crew and use every ounce of energy available in the building.”
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