Rangers manager Clement lauds Souttar fitness improvement – Scottish gossip

Rangers manager Philippe Clement says defender John Souttar’s improved fitness and increased minutes on the pitch show the benefits of “changes made in staff, in the way of working, in a lot of things”. (Record), external

Nico Raskin urges Rangers to stick together as a team as they target a positive result away to Olympiakos in the Europa League. (Herald – subscription), external

Olympiakos coach Luis Mendilibar singles out Rangers winger Vaclav Cerny as a threat to the Greek side. (Scotsman – subscription), external

Rangers winger Rabbi Matondo says it’s “been tough watching from the sidelines” as he recovers from an injury sustained in early September. (Sun), external

Kye Rowles is eager to help goalkeeper Craig Gordon win his 100th clean sheet for Hearts in his 300th appearance for the club against Heidenheim on Thursday. (Record), external

Heidenheim were still in Germany’s amateur leagues when Hearts faced Bayern Munich in the Tynecastle club’s famous 1-0 Uefa Cup win in 1989, though they could complete an aggregate victory. (Scotsman – subscription), external

Meanwhile, Heidenheim coach Frank Schmidt is concerned Hearts’ aggression and energy may cause his side off guard in Thursday’s Conference League encounter. (Edinburgh Evening News – subscription), external