The recent results of Rangers in the Premiership have given a jolt to manager Philippe Clement and the team. Clement had predicted a “bump in the road” earlier, and he has been proven right. However, this trend is not just a one-off – it points to a deeper issue with the team’s form at a crucial time in the season.
In their last four Premiership matches, Rangers have won only once, losing five precious points at home to Motherwell and Celtic and three more in Dingwall to Ross County. This leaves them four points short of what they need to secure the title with just two games left. The situation is even more concerning when you consider that Rangers have won just twice in their last seven outings across all competitions.
Clement may be wondering if his efforts to close the gap on Celtic – who inherited a seven-point deficit when he took over – have taken too much out of his side. They are also dealing with added pressure from their successful League Cup campaign and Europa League run-in. However, Celtic’s form has not been perfect either, dropping 15 points in 17 league matches since early December. Were it not for Rabbi Matondo’s stoppage-time equalizer at Ibrox, they would have had an unblemished record in their last four outings.
The pendulum has swung back towards Celtic’s favor, but Rangers still hold onto hope for victory on Dens Park pitch. The fate of their title tilt rests on whether they can find a way to win there or not. So much has already been said about this fixture and that patch of grass; if they cannot succeed here, then their chances fall flat altogether in the mud. This bump could quickly turn into a car crash unless Clement can steer his side back into winning ways before it’s too late
