Diomande makes Rangers 'nobody can compete' claim after Hearts win

Mohamed Diomande had to sit on his hands as Rangers saw their Premiership progress halted against Ross County and Dundee. He could give Philippe Clement’s side the thumbs up on Sunday, though, as victory over Hearts got them moving in the right direction once again.

Clement attracted criticism for his observations regarding the improvement in performance at Dens Park just days after the abject showing in Dingwall. There was no doubt that Rangers were more like their familiar selves last time out. The five dropped points in back-to-back fixtures have changed the complexion of the title race. Celtic now lead the way heading into the split and are rightly favourites to lift the silverware ahead of the Old Firm final that will secure a double for either Clement or Brendan Rodgers. Rangers know themselves, however, that six wins earns them a place in the history books.

Clement again enthused about the 22-year-old’s talent and potential in the aftermath of the semi-final victory. His performance was a reminder of both and again served to highlight just how big a miss he was during two wretched outings in the days beforehand. “It was frustrating not to be in the team to help the other boys. I tried to play . We tried to find a way that would allow me to be involved but I had a scan which showed I’d broke my thumb and I needed to have the surgery. But it’s back in place now and I’m back playing now.”

“That’s why we have players on the bench,” Diomande said. “We depend on them also and know they can bring energy. Everybody in the team is working hard and we know what we need to do, whether you are starting or not starting.

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