Clement's second year kicks off at Kilmarnock on October 20, 2024

In Scotland, Philippe Clement's tenure at Rangers has entered its second year, beginning at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock. The team had earlier struggled during the previous season, finishing eight points behind Celtic and enduring a disappointing loss in the Scottish Cup final. This recent history has heightened expectations for Clement to foster a stronger performance this time around. Clement's task is further complicated by notable injuries to key players such as Oscar Cortes, Ridvan Yilmaz, Rabbi Matondo, and Danilo. These setbacks impact his strategic planning as he seeks to build a competitive squad. Additionally, some unforeseen off-field challenges have emerged, contributing to the difficult environment Clement finds himself managing. Despite these hurdles, Clement acknowledges the need to enhance team strength and hopes that improved player competition will yield better results on the pitch. He emphasizes the importance of creating depth, which can only be achieved if the players demonstrate consistent effort and push for more playing time. As he navigates through this pivotal year, Clement's performance will ultimately be assessed on the team's ability to confront and rival Celtic effectively. Supporters expect tangible results, thus cementing Clement's success or failure as Rangers' manager as they aim to reclaim their position in Scottish football.