The manager of the Gers was less than thrilled with the game in windy Paisley, but he did call the team’s 3-0 victory over Hibernian at Easter Road on Wednesday a fantastic advertisement for Scottish football. The Light Blues’ star striker Cyriel Dessers scored the game’s only goal after 14 minutes, bringing his season total to 12, as the Ibrox men continued to close the gap on leaders Celtic.
In response to questions about the Rangers’ rumored interest in Brazil left-back Jefte, Clement stated, “After the Hibs game, I said it was a good advertisement for Scottish football, the way the two teams played with tempo, good combination play, attacking actions, real intensity and high tempo.”
“Due to the circumstances, today was the contrary. It’s not my responsibility to manage situations; I’m not that kind of guy. It is my responsibility to ensure that my team is prepared for any situation, and they were today.
Since this was a more challenging game than the Hibs game, I’m even more proud of them.
“We adjusted to the conditions here where good football is not possible after a good game with good football, in the way we want to play and the way we train as well.
Since that’s not how you train or work, you have to do it differently, and it’s not easy.
“You have to be a person with a strong personality, resilience, structure, hard effort, and the ability to play the game differently than we usually do.
They performed that, but more successfully in the second half than the first. It was part of the plot, too, that it takes time to adjust.
However, it was a really mature performance, and trophy winning requires this. You have to be prepared for everything.
According to reports, the Ibrox club and 20-year-old Jefte, who is presently on loan with APOEL Nicosia of Cyprus, have come to an agreement to sign the player.
Stephen Robinson was irate, feeling that his team had done enough to be compensated for their efforts.
“In the end, (I feel) frustration,” stated the head of Buddies. I felt that we should have at least received a point from the match.
But Clement kept silent, as he usually does during the January transfer window, saying only, “If there’s nothing signed with the player I can’t say anything.”
Stephen Robinson was irate, feeling that his team had done enough to be compensated for their efforts.
“In the end, (I feel) frustration,” stated the head of Buddies. We should have at least received a point from the game, in my opinion.We exerted tremendous pressure on a very strong squad, repeatedly recovered the ball, and maintained our calm under challenging wind and pitch circumstances.
We put up a strong fight against a top squad, and a strong finish made the difference.
“I must acknowledge others. That was an amazing goal given the circumstances and the wind, and it separated the two teams.
Rangers were informed that they would be tested, and we carried it out.
Both teams found the conditions unsuitable. Not that it made us feel better than they did.
“There wasn’t a Desser on the team who could win the game by taking a risk.
However, if we continue to play as we did, we will win more games than lose.
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