We're Brendan Rogers' comment disrespectful? Philippe Clement slams Brendan Rogers' comments as "disrespectful" ahead of Saturday's Old Firm clash Celtic v Rangers.

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In the build-up to Saturday's Old Firm clash Celtic v Rangers at Parkhead, tensions have risen after Philippe Clement, the Rangers manager, accused Brendan Rodgers of disrespecting Rangers with his recent comments.

Following Celtic's convincing 3-0 victory over Hearts at Parkhead last Saturday, Rodgers looked ahead to the visit of Rangers and casually remarked, "We can have a bit of fun." However, these seemingly innocuous words did not sit well with Clement.

After Rangers' impressive 4-1 win over Kilmarnock, which returned them to within three points of their city rivals with three fixtures remaining, Clement responded to Rodgers' comments. "That is something that I would never say about an opponent," stated the Ibrox boss. "But okay, we will see. It's not really respectful towards my team. That is what I think. So I will never say things like that about an opponent."

Clement's comments come amidst a heated battle for the Scottish Premiership title, with Celtic currently topping the table with 84 points, closely followed by Rangers with 81 points.

Clement reiterated his stance, expressing his eagerness for the upcoming Old Firm clash. "I am looking forward to that game," he said. "We are really hungry for it. Six months ago, we were seven points behind, and now we are three points behind and we can go equal. The team has already done a lot of steps, and now it is about making the next step."

The war of words between the two managers adds another layer of intrigue to an already highly anticipated fixture. Both clubs are vying for supremacy, and with only three points separating them, the stakes have never been higher.

Rodgers' original comment about having "a bit of fun" was made in the context of Celtic's improving form and mentality. "Eighty per cent of it now is mental," he explained. "Physically, they are in a really good place. This stage it's all about mentality. You can see mentally we are in a really good place."

Former Celtic player Chris Sutton weighed in on the situation, suggesting that Rodgers' comments may have unsettled Clement. "Brendan's got under his skin," Sutton remarked. "When he [Clement] first came in, he was calm and composed - but he's feeling the pressure."

Meanwhile, former Rangers striker Kris Boyd speculated that Rodgers' remarks were aimed at winning over the Celtic fans. "Rodgers came out with it first, but you get the feeling he's trying to win over the Celtic fans, appeasing them," Boyd said.

With tensions running high and both managers keen to secure a crucial victory, all eyes will be on Parkhead this Saturday as Celtic and Rangers renew their fierce rivalry on the pitch.

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