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After a “happy” transfer window, Philippe Clement is disappointed that he could only make three changes to his Europa League roster.
The other two new arrivals were Ivorian midfielder Mohamed Diomande on loan from Danish side Nordsjaelland and Portuguese striker Fabio Silva on loan from Wolves. Oscar Cortes, a Colombian winger, is on loan from Lens with an option to buy in the summer on deadline day.After being kept out of the Euro squad by former manager Michael Beale, defenders Ridvan Yilmaz and Leon Balogun have emerged as important players under Clement.
Long-term injured players Abdallah Sima, Kemar Roofe, Danilo, and Kieran Dowell might be ready for the later stages of the Europa League if Rangers advance.
Ben Davies is now out, Sam Lammers has signed a loan to Utrecht, and Jose Cifuentes, a midfield player, may be leaving as well. The midfielder has been linked to a loan move to Cruzeiro, a Brazilian club.
Rangers, who are five points behind leaders Celtic with a game remaining, take on Livingston at Ibrox on Saturday in the Scottish Premiership. Clement disclosed that he had discussed the Euro squad with his players in March.
“I had discussions with the players about that this afternoon,” the Belgian manager stated.
“I disagree with the rule. However, the rule is, of course, the rule for the entire team, and I comprehend the rationale behind it.
“Although I wasn’t entirely on board with the European list before the season started, it was what it was, and there are currently just three adjustments I can make.
The truth is that some of the players I had my eye on for the list aren’t able to make it.
“If you only have three position to change there is not much to think about but if you guys (media) think a bit logically, you will see the logic.”
