Rangers manager Philippe Clement expressed deep emotions after the narrow defeat against Manchester United, feeling both "gutted" and proud of his young, depleted squad. The team demonstrated great effort, almost equalizing thanks to an 88th-minute strike by Cyriel Dessers. Positively, Uefa confirmed Rangers' advancement to the knockout stages of the Europa League. However, questions remain about pivotal player selections, especially concerning the performance of goalkeeper Jack Butland, whose recent errors have drawn scrutiny, yet he made crucial saves that reaffirmed his position as the first-choice goalkeeper for the upcoming matches.
Philippe Clement expressed he was "gutted" but "proud" after Rangers' late Europa League loss, emphasizing the positives despite their performance against Manchester United.
Rangers earned a guaranteed spot in the knock-out stage of the Europa League, giving them a foundation to build on as they prepare for the rest of the season.
The match against Manchester United raised questions for Clement regarding his future line-up decisions, particularly about goalkeeper Jack Butland's performance after his recent injury.
Despite a mistake leading to a goal, Butland made five crucial saves that demonstrate why he remains Clement's preferred goalkeeper amidst ongoing scrutiny.
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