Philippe Clement works out while the Rangers manager’s fierce demeanor deters fans from requesting selfies.

The Rangers boss has turned a team that under Michael Beale appeared weak and helpless into a formidable force that is currently aiming for an incredible Treble. But the Glasgow goldfish bowl can become increasingly oppressive as expectations increase.

Many of Clement’s predecessors have sought solace in interests outside of football under similar conditions. For someone who describes himself as a “football addict” who thinks about his team practically nonstop, that’s easier said than done. However, the big Belgian also firmly believes in the adage that “a healthy body leads to a healthy mind,” therefore he makes it a point to set aside an hour or two each day to spend at the one location where he can forget about his worries about Ibrox.

Clement’s escape room is located in the gym, although other people would rather be on the couch or the golf course. The Ibrox manager is likely to have to find a new date for Sunday’s postponed match against Dundee somewhere in his team’s tight run-in, which means he’ll have less time to avoid the brutal environment he entered when he took on the Ibrox role back in October.

A hearty welcome awaits Rangers manager Philippe Clement upon his return to Ibrox with the League Cup trophy.

However, he thinks that having this little window of time to spend getting himself in shape will be crucial to making sure he has the power and endurance to last the rest of the Premiership endurance test. Clement remarked, “It’s 24/7 for me, but I like activities outside of sport.”

“Unlike when I was in Monaco, my spouse is with me here in Scotland.” Because of her job at the time, it was not feasible. Undoubtedly, that is one thing that I find helpful. I enjoy going to the gym, which is the second. I can give it everything I have at that point and work really hard.

“Maybe this is not the appropriate way to express it, but I harmed myself.” And that gives me the freedom to consider alternative ideas. Though occasionally I get requests from individuals to chat about the game or take pictures, this is a period of rest. However, they leave me alone once they see I’m in my concentration mode. However, I truly adore this place and everyone’s enthusiasm for football.

“I wish not to run away from that. All you have to do is be cautious not to become mired in thought when you are constantly considering the team. I consider what I should say to each player, what choices we have, and how to improve them.

Since these thoughts are constantly on my mind, I go to the gym for one or two hours every day to get away from my thoughts. It’s harder when I’m at home.

This week, Clement celebrates turning the big 5-0 on Friday, marking a significant milestone. He is now in middle age, yet he has discovered that compromising his fitness did him no good. “Should I do weights or cardio? ” he grinned. Various things, but obviously insufficient!