In mid-October, the 49-year-old Belgian, Paul Clement, was appointed as the successor to Michael Beale, marking the fourth managerial change for the Ibrox club in just two years. This rapid succession includes Steven Gerrard, Giovanni van Bronckhorst, and Michael Beale. Clement, previously dismissed by AS Monaco after an 18-month tenure, assumed the managerial role at Rangers.
The former international center-back is now set to face Brendan Rodgers, making him the latest in a line that includes Mark Warburton, Pedro Caixinho, Steven Gerrard, Michael Beale, and caretaker Graeme Murty, to confront the Irishman in 14 previous encounters. In all five instances, the occupants of the managerial position at Rangers succumbed to defeat against Rodgers, with Michael Beale being the most recent casualty on September 3. The upcoming clash between Clement and Rodgers in the east end of Glasgow carries the potential for the champions to extend their lead to eight points at the summit of the Premiership. It also presents the possibility of another Ibrox manager experiencing the familiar disappointment of facing Rodgers as a direct opponent.