Clement's '50 names' reply to Diomande question, Sima injury woe,

Clement’s ’50 names’ reply to Diomande question, Sima injury woe, plans for Lowry

Abdallah Sima will be out “long term,” according to Philippe Clement, who affirmed this while awaiting the formal diagnosis of the striker’s injury.

The 22-year-old Senegalese international was sent home from the Africa Cup of Nations due to a thigh issue. Since joining on loan

from Brighton in the summer, he has scored 15 goals. Sima sustained the injury during training, according to the Senegal FA, and a

statement from them cautioned that he might experience a “long period of unavailability.

Clement was asked if had any further update on Sima at his media conference ahead of Wednesday’s Premiership trip to Hibs, where

Rangers will look to use one of their two games in hand on Celtic to cut the eight-point gap to the leaders. “No, not yet and it is not that

I want to keep things away from you,” said Clement. “I expect to have more news today, tomorrow at the latest, from my medical staff

and I always listen to them and not other people. So ask me this question after the game and then I will have the information.”

When asked if there was any indication of how long the absence would be, Clement said, “It will be long term.” I also wish to get the

correct information for this reason. As I’ve said before, I like to see the bright side of things rather than feel sorry for or disappointed

for others. We will search for answers and more surprises since the team and squad have demonstrated that they always stand up

when something goes wrong, other players carry out their duties, and there have been some incredibly pleasant shocks in that regard.

Clement, meanwhile, refused to confirm reports that midfielder Mohamed Diomande will be arriving from Danish side FC

Wolves. While Clement expects to add further to his squad, he was tight-lipped about 22-year-old Diomande.

“I don’t speak about many rumors because in the last couple of weeks, there have been how many, like, fifty names?” he stated. I never

do it because once you start talking about one rumor, you have to start talking about the others, and at that point, I’m too busy to

continue practicing, watching players, or speaking with my own players.

Additionally, Clement disclosed that Alex Lowry, a 20-year-old midfield player,

will return to the pitch on loan following a brief stint at Hearts that ended prematurely.

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