Despite the disappointing result, Rangers manager Philippe Clement remained optimistic and felt his team could have easily secured a 3-3 draw against Celtic if they had capitalized on their scoring opportunities. Clement was quick to point out the positives from the match, emphasizing the missed chances that could have changed the outcome.

The defeat saw Rangers fall five points behind their rivals in the Premiership table after conceding three goals to Celtic. Clement, still in search of his first win in the fixture, highlighted the importance of being clinical in such crucial games. He believed that if his players had converted their chances, the momentum of the match could have shifted in their favor.

While acknowledging Celtic’s efficiency in front of goal, Clement pointed out that the statistics showed a closer contest than the final scoreline suggested. He felt that Rangers had created enough chances to make the result closer and rued the missed opportunities that ultimately cost them the match.

Despite the setback, Clement remained optimistic about his team’s performance and stressed the need to improve their finishing in order to compete at the highest level. He recognized the disappointment of losing to Celtic but remained confident that his team could bounce back and perform better in future matches.