Rangers Management Acknowledges Chronic Away Struggles

Rangers manager Philippe Clement has acknowledged the significant impact of a defensive injury crisis on the team's performance, particularly the absence of key player John Souttar, which has affected their defensive stability. Clement's comments come amid criticism from chairman Fraser Thornton, who described the team's away form as 'horrendous' and noted that poor results have plagued the club for a decade. Clement agreed with Thornton's assessment, expressing discontent with the away results while emphasizing that there is strong home performance. The manager stated that both he and the club are aware of the need for improvement and have discussed potential solutions. Additionally, discussions about strengthening the squad during the January transfer window are ongoing, although no immediate signings are anticipated. Rangers currently find themselves 13 points behind rivals Celtic, prompting calls for a reassessment of strategies to regain competitiveness in the league.