Rangers head coach Philippe Clement remains 'confident' despite mounting pressure following Aberdeen defeat

Rangers head coach Philippe Clement addressed the media in a press conference before the Light Blues’ clash with Motherwell in the semi finals of the Scottish League Cup on Sunday.

Last time out, Rangers suffered a defeat on the road against Aberdeen - but Clement is not allowing the game to lower his spirits. Instead, he says the squad are ‘working hard’ to ‘improve’.

Additionally, he is optimistic for the future, stating that the ‘foundations’ are in place ‘for a more healthy club in the future’. Currently, Rangers are third in the Scottish Premiership table, nine points behind Aberdeen and league leaders Celtic.

Speaking in the press conference, Clement said [via Rangers’ official X page]: There were things we did well [against Aberdeen] and, for sure, things we didn't do well on Wednesday which we discussed today.

“Things can change fast in football with the right spirit, we are working hard with the squad to improve. I am very confident in this longer term story. It is about small margins and making it better.

“Last season, we turned things around in a short time, and I am convinced we can do the same. Of course, we wanted the result on Wednesday but I saw a team that tried until the last minute. They don't give up and we will continue fighting to get more consistent football like we have seen against Malmo and FCSB.

“There had to be a major turnaround in the summer, getting younger players and a cut in wages. The club knows it is the start of a better period, we don't see it in results now, but the foundations are being grown for a more healthy club in the future.

“There are several things we can do much better to get more consistent results. Our basics need to be solid all the time. I knew what a big challenge we would have this season, we are going to work hard to make this happen.”