Having played for Beerschot against Antwerp in Belgium he reckons it’s just like the Old Firm. And as gaffer of Club Brugge – who share a stadium with city rivals Cercle – he knows all about intense rivalry.
So Philippe Clement has no fears about going to Pittodrie to face Aberdeen as Rangers boss. The Belgian isn’t too interested in the history that makes this fixture so hostile.
But he knows one thing – it would be STUPID if his players get caught up in the hype surrounding it and don’t play their own game.Clement will ask his team for laser-like focus when they turn up in the Granite City at lunchtime today.
With a chunk of 12 games in 37 days to navigate, it’s vital Rangers take advantage of Celtic’s slip-up yesterday by seeing off the Dons.
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