'Special feeling' as Rangers return to Ibrox

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Philippe Clement is nearing his one-year anniversary as Rangers manager

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Rangers manager Philippe Clement says it's "a special feeling" returning to Ibrox in Saturday's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Dundee.

Four of Rangers' home fixtures were played at nearby Hampden following a delay to the completion of renovation works at Ibrox.

"It's a buzz, you feel it in the building," Clement said. "You get a special feeling coming back there.

"I know it's the same with all the players. I feel it already - they give something extra in training. It will be with all the fans also.

"It's like coming home after a really long time. It felt like we hadn't been there for 10 years or something. It's not that long. We are really happy that we can be back there."

Part of the renovated Copland Stand will remain closed on Saturday evening as Rangers continue their defence of the trophy.

Clement remains without Ridvan Yilmaz, Rabbi Matondo and Danilo against Dundee, with Rangers also visiting Malmo in their Europa League opener on Thursday.

"I want to win everything," added the Belgian. "That's the goal of everything I do in life.

"I want to see that with my team as well. It's another competition where you go full to have the victory.

"You cannot put priorities here. You cannot throw away any competition. All the competitions are important.

"I believe a lot in the potential of this squad."