McInnes left frustrated amid Rangers' torrid start to season

What the report says

Rangers are still without a win in the opening days of Derek McInnes’ reign after a 2-1 home defeat by Hibernian, leaving the new manager frustrated and under pressure to steady a difficult start. BBC Sport Football reported that Rangers have now played three matches under McInnes, losing or failing to win in each, while conceding early leads in all three games against Dundee United, Jagiellonia Bialystok and Hibs.

The report said the latest setback at Ibrox also highlighted familiar problems for Rangers, including defensive uncertainty, a lack of consistency in the team’s back line, and limited threat against organised opponents. McInnes argued his side were harshly treated and felt they had been the better team, but the result adds to concerns before the second leg of their Europa League qualifying tie against Jagiellonia Bialystok later in the week.

The article also noted that summer signing Youssef Chermiti was injured and taken off on a stretcher, which may complicate squad planning. In wider context, BBC Sport suggested Rangers’ early form is raising questions because the club has made several signings already and McInnes still wants further reinforcements, especially in defence and attack, while trying to settle a new group quickly enough to meet expectations at Ibrox.