Ally McCoist perplexed by Clement decision during Olympiacos vs Rangers as unseen moment sparks confusion

Ally McCoist has been left questioning one decision made by Philippe Clement during a Rangers draw with Olympiacos

The Light Blues were on their travels in the Europa League, looking to build on a resounding win over FCSB. And they managed to do that with a point away from home, holding the Greeks to a 1-1 draw.

Ayoub El Kaabi had put the hosts ahead in the second half but less than 10 minutes later, Cyriel Dessers scored a wonderful goal where he floored a defender and dinked the keeper to secure a share of the spoils. It moves Rangers onto 10 points in the league phase with tough tests like Tottenham and Man Utd to come.

A big call made before the game was opting for Dujon Sterling at right-back ahead of captain James Tavernier, who was benched. When Sterling was brought off just after the second 45 started, Clement had a chat with the Englishman, but it was Neraysho Kasanwirjo that came on ahead of Tavernier who didn’t appear until deep into the half.

Sterling had impressed in the half which left McCoist baffled with a question of “surely it must be an injury, surely?” On TNT Sports commentary duty, Rory Hamilton then pointed to an unseen moment between Sterling and boss Clement.

He said: “He gets a bit of an explanation from his manager. Philippe Clement had called him across in the opening moments of this half, just to have a word with him. He had a very impressive first 45, maybe an injury.”