Rangers will need to strengthen in the Jauary transfer window as and give Philippe Clement the backing that he deserves.
The Gers boss will have been glad to see Nicolas Raskin back and Fabio Silva make his debut at Ibrox after his quick-fire signing but there are still areas where he needs to add.
Against Kilmarnock, Rangers impressed after the weekend disappointment but attentions now turn to improving the squad with Philippe Clement grilled on Sky Sports about what his plans are.
Rangers boss Philippe Clement gives transfer update
So far, we have seen a host of left-backs linked but, after Ridvan Yilmaz’s man of the match display, and a positive display at Parkhead, a rethink might be on the cards.
Cyril Dessers was again a mixed bag, a genuinely world class assist was balanced by a series of simple lay-offs or bounce passes that went nowhere near their intended targets.
When asked what his plans were for the coming weeks, specifically with the loss of Abdallah Sima and amid a reported interest in Million Manhoef, he said:
‘We will speak about that with the board, it is what it is, it is for other teams also.
“We need to find solutions like we had to find solutions all the time that I am here, we had one moment when we had 11 players missing.
“We will see what the opportunities are or not.”
Rangers will also look to move players on in the coming transfer window and Philippe Clement makes any money, he should be given it to spend.
What the manager is suggesting is that he has worked well with the situation he inherited, an awful injury list, and yet, he still has the chance to close the gap to Celtic to just two points.
Add this to topping the Europa League group and winning the Viaplay Cup, and it is clear that he has earned the right to be backed.
January is a notoriously difficult time to recruit new players but if Rangers are to genuinely challenge for the title then the squad has to be reenergised and correct the mistakes from the summer.
