Ronnie Esplin

Philippe Clement insists that Rangers can claw back the nine-point gap behind William Hill Premiership leaders Celtic and Aberdeen following the 2-1 defeat by the Dons at Pittodrie.

His future is subject to increasing speculation following the 2-1 defeat by Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Wednesday.

Rangers play Olympiacos on Thursday.

Mendilibar faces the press ahead of Conference League tie

Philippe Clement believes Rangers will embrace the intensity of a packed Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium when they face Olympiacos on Thursday night.

Rangers' hit and miss striker Cyriel Dessers redeemed himself against Olympiacos with a second-half equaliser in the 1-1 Europa League draw in the Georgios Karaiskakis stadium.

Philippe Clement admits it was “never an easy decision” to drop skipper James Tavernier ahead of Rangers' 1-1 Europa League draw with Olympiacos.

The Light Blues were the better team from the start but passed up a couple of chances to take the lead before the interval.

Clement's side failed to build on Cyriel Dessers third goal in three games after five minutes as they scraped past the Edinburgh outfit.

The Nigerian defender has been exposed to volatile situations while playing for his country