The makeshift Rangers defence that stood so strong against Celtic crumbled in their collapse at Hibs, with the need for more permanent solutions in defence now clear to see.Injuries to John Souttar, Leon Balogun, Neraysho Kasanwirjo, as well as right back James Tavernier, have left Philippe Clement extremely short at the back.
Ridvan Yilmaz has been shunted across to right back, with Dujon Sterling required centrally alongside Robin Propper before the versatile defender also picked up a knock in the capital.
And shipping three goals at Easter Road from a commanding position served as a warning that the adrenaline of an Old Firm battle won't be there every week to help paper over the defensive cracks.
As for the January plan, Clement deferred to new CEO Patrick Stewart, and isn't sure who he'll have available to fill in against Dundee on Thursday. “That's something that Patrick will address towards you guys,” he said. “He wants to give that explanation what is the plan for January.
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