Glasgow Rangers boss Philippe Clement watched his side get a respectable point away from home in their most recent Europa League match

Olympiacos provided stern opponents, but a Cyriel Dessers equalizer maintained the club’s prospects of reaching the last 16 very much alive.

Seven points after four games is a respectable number, but the Light Blues face Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in the coming months.

They meet Hearts at Ibrox today in the Premiership, but they will be without Tom Lawrence due to injury.

Tom Lawrence’s Injury Absence

Following the 2-1 win over Motherwell at Hampden Park last weekend, Clement claimed that Lawrence had a leg injury during the match and would be out for 4-6 weeks.

This season, the Welshman has developed as a significant player under the Belgian, scoring five goals in 15 appearances for the Gers while also providing three assists.

Lawrence, while not being the most mobile player in the number ten position, has put in numerous outstanding performances in recent weeks.

His setback comes at a bad moment for the club, as fixtures pile up ahead of the festive season.

Clement may use one of his summer acquisitions in a different capacity than usual for the match against Hearts.

Nedim Bajrami, who joined Rangers in the summer for around £3.4 million, has proven to be one of the club’s most promising recruits. He may perhaps replace Lawrence.

In 12 games for the Ibrox club, the 25-year-old has three goals and one assist, indicating that he is the type of player Clement seeks to incorporate into his system.

Due to injuries to several wingers, the Albanian was obliged to play on the left flank. This is certainly not affecting his performance. In Europe, the midfielder has produced five huge opportunities, averages 2.8 critical passes per game, and completes an amazing 3.3 dribbles per game (72% success rate), demonstrating his effectiveness on the wing.

This should be all the evidence Clement needs to unleash his summer signing in a new role for the club, one that saw him shine last term in Serie A.

There is no doubt the former Sassuolo gem can cause the Hearts’ defence all sorts of problems, regardless of where he plays. But due to Lawrence’s injury, Bajrami being unleashed just behind Dessers could prove to be a wise tactical change that may lead the club to victory this afternoon.

Despite intense pressure at Ibrox, Barry Ferguson believes Philippe Clement will stay Rangers manager for the foreseeable future

With nine points separating the Gers from Celtic and Aberdeen at the top of the Scottish Premiership table, having just slipped up to the Dons and Kilmarnock, water is rising around the Belgian’s ankles.

Could Philippe Clement stay as Rangers’ manager till the conclusion of the season?
According to Tam McManus, Clement was only 45 minutes away from being fired when Motherwell seized a 1-0 lead in the Scottish League Cup semi-final at Hampden Park recently.

That is hardly surprising given the amount of strain on the Belgian’s shoulders this season, but he may have bought himself a little more time following his comeback against Motherwell.

The forthcoming Europa League meeting against Olympiacos on Thursday, November 7 appears to be a critical match for the manager’s future in Scotland.

Could Philippe Clement stay as Rangers’ manager till the conclusion of the season?
According to Tam McManus, Clement was only 45 minutes away from being fired when Motherwell seized a 1-0 lead in the Scottish League Cup semi-final at Hampden Park recently.

That is hardly surprising given the amount of strain on the Belgian’s shoulders this season, but he may have bought himself a little more time following his comeback against Motherwell.

The forthcoming Europa League meeting against Olympiacos on Thursday, November 7 appears to be a critical match for the manager’s future in Scotland.

Fans are getting increasingly dissatisfied with their team’s current performance, even bringing banners to games to express their feelings about the management, but John Gilligan has maintained to back his boss.

Ferguson stated on the Go Radio Football Show [6 November]: “In terms of the manager, I believe he is here to stay for the foreseeable future.” I truly believe that.

“John Gilligan has mentioned it a few times.” They simply have to ride it and see what happens in the following months.”

If the Gers lose in Greece, it’s difficult to see how Clement will avoid being fired as the Light Blues fall further down the Europa League table and struggle in the league.

However, it would be a huge call for an interim manager, leaving the Gers without a skipper to steer the sinking ship, but it may be necessary soon.