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David Irvine

Philippe Clement issues Celtic vs Rangers cup final rallying cry

Philippe Clement has issued a rallying cry to Rangers supporters ahead of the Premier Sports Cup final against Celtic.

The Ibrox side go head-to-head with their Glasgow rivals at Hampden on Sunday for the first piece of domestic silverware this season.

Ahead of the match, Clement shared a message with supporters on his personal Instagram account as he looked ahead to the "very big day".

He wrote: "Tomorrow is a very big day for everyone at the club and who loves the club.

"We believe in ourselves and are extremely motivated to bring the Scottish League Cup home for the second year in a row.

"All together. Let's fight for the cup."

Rangers claimed the Scottish League Cup last season with a victory over Aberdeen in the showpiece final at Hampden.


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Rangers head into the cup final on a run of improved form having most recently drawn with Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League.

Before that, Rangers were victorious over Ross County, St Johnstone and Nice.

However, Clement could face selection issues at Hampden with John Souttar and Hamza Igamane possible doubts for the huge fixture.

Souttar had to be taken off against Spurs in the first half of the league phase contest with Igamane withdrawn ten minutes from the end.

Clement said of his squad fitness: "For the moment I cannot say definite things towards the weekend or the state of the injuries. I can't say anything for the moment because we are waiting on the assessment from the doctor. I know John [Souttar] would give everything to be able to play.

“He’s very, very motivated always for that and for the club and about winning trophies so I know he will give his best, but it needs to be, of course, something that is possible.

"Everyone in the squad has performed when coming into the squad in the past few weeks."

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