Ibrox Exclusive: Rangers board devastated by ‘Huge’ blow – As Relationship with Philippe Clement deterred

Ibrox Exclusive: Rangers board devastated by ‘Huge’ blow – As Relationship with Philippe Clement deterred

Rangers officials have apparently been devastated by a significant update on

the Scottish Premiership’s standing in the UEFA Champions League, which has been characterized as a “huge blow”.

Rangers’ Premiership title chances dangle by a thread.

Philippe Clement’s team was in such a good position in the title battle a few weeks ago,

but a string of dismal results has caused them to lose momentum at an alarming rate.

Granted, the 3-3 draw at home to Celtic was not a disaster,

especially since they equalised in stoppage time, but Sunday’s 3-2 defeat at Ross County was shocking,

as they crumbled during a dismal second half effort.

It means Rangers’ fate is now out of their hands in the title race,

with the Hoops four points ahead of their opponents after one game remaining.

It promises to be a nerve-racking run-in for both clubs,

and Clement will be aware that a response is required against Dundee on Wednesday evening.

On top of their poor form, the Gers have learned that Scottish teams would no longer receive an automatic Champions League spot beginning with the 2025/26 season,

despite the fact that champions had previously entered the competition directly.

According to The Guardian, the “Czech Republic overtook Scotland to take tenth place in UEFA’s coefficient rankings,”

representing an unmistakable blow for both themselves and Celtic.

“Huge” setback affects transfer preparations.

According to a fresh report from Football Insider, Rangers officials believe losing an automatic Champions League spot is a “huge blow,”

and they are saddened by the news. Most crucially in the short term,

it goes on to say that “it is believed the development will affect the Gers’ transfer plans in future windows,”

which is a major source of anxiety among those in charge at Ibrox.

There is no denying that Scotland’s decline in the coefficient rankings is a significant setback for the Scottish game as a whole,

even if it clearly hurts Rangers and Celtic more than anybody else, given their long-standing domination at the top of the league.

The Champions League is club football’s most prestigious competition, acting as a huge draw for potential new signings and sponsors,

so having the risk of missing out on the group stages even

if you win the title is far from ideal in terms of attracting top-tier players and outside money to Ibrox.

The importance of winning the title is further stressed for the Gers,

with failure to do so not only resulting in a significant loss to their trophy count,

but also excluding them from the Champions League qualification rounds.

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