Philippe Clement reveals huge Rangers dilemma over Abdallah Sima as Ibrox boss issues Ridvan Yilmaz injury update

In Sunday’s crucial Old Firm derby at Ibrox, Philippe Clement acknowledges he has make a difficult choice on whether to give Abdallah Sima his first Rangers start in three months.

The Senegalese player scored 15 goals in the first half of the season, including one on his final start at Ibrox against Kilmarnock. However, upon arriving to the African Nations Cup, he sustained an injury that has prevented him from playing since the winter break. The on-loan Brighton player was substituted late in the previous week’s match against Hibs.
According to Clement, the wide player isn’t healthy enough to play the entire match against Celtic, and Ridvan Yilmaz will likely start at left back in place of Clement. Regarding Ridvan, I’m not sure yet, stated the Belgian. On Saturday, we’ll assess the situation and decide. All the other people from last week are free. Sima can play for 90 minutes, but he is not fit enough to start. I need to decide when he will most likely make an impression.”We know it’s a big game. The winner is not the champion just yet; the game is not yet decided. I am pleased with my team’s performance and the points we have accumulated since the previous Old Firm. Although we have been consistent, nothing can be guaranteed. The 90-minute change at Ibrox with the players from the previous few months together. They stick with the squad through difficult times and even when things don’t go our way.Every month, I watch my team getting bigger. I have been upfront and honest from the start. A team that becomes overly emotional after a loss and skips the following game is not what I want. These games are determined in microseconds and in details. We put a lot of effort into developing our framework, discipline, teaks, and confidence. the ability to act consistently both with and without the ball.
See how huge this game is by taking a stroll around the town during the following few days. Everyone is eager to discuss this game. Working here, where everyone is passionate about football and lives it, is incredible.

In his first season in Scotland, Cyriel Dessers has received a lot of criticism, but Clement stated: “A striker’s life consists of two things: you score chances and are the guy, you miss chances and you get called a bad player.” That is not how it operates. Not only do forward players contribute to the team’s goals, but they also labor tirelessly. Everyone sees Cyriel as a better player than he was five months ago, and he contributes a great deal to our defensive system.

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