Philippe Clement using Rangers cryochamber HIMSELF to improve fitness woes as it was barely used at Auchenhowie

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Peved Philippe Clement has labelled Rangers injury woes the “biggest puzzle” he has ever faced in football.The new boss - who vowed to get tough on his players’ fitness when he took over a fortnight ago - insists he has sussed the root of the problem as he works to end the catalogue of crocks.

That issue will remain in house at Ibrox. But Clement revealed he has ordered his stars to make regular use of a cryochamber at their Auchenhowie training HQ - which he claims was barely used before his arrival.That won’t help him in the short term with a number of stars missing or still short of full fitness with Sunday’s Viaplay Cup semi final against Hearts just round the corner.

John Souttar is the latest to be added to the injury list ahead of tonight’s clash with Dundee in Tayside. Nico Raskin is also missing after injuring his ankle against Hearts on Sunday while Kemar Roofe and Rabbi Matondo remain out and the game is expected to come too soon for Tom Lawrence.Clement refused to go into any detail on what he believes to be the problem.

But the Belgian did little to hide his frustration at a situation that’s seen him operate with one hand tied behind his back due to injuries.Assessing the injuries ahead of the trips to Dens, Clement said: “It’s quite a puzzle.