Rangers Sink Into Early Crisis After Three Winless Games and Key Injuries

Overview

• Rangers have failed to win any of their first three competitive matches under Derek McInnes, leaving the new regime under immediate scrutiny.
• The club confirmed on Wednesday that forward Youssef Chermiti has suffered an ACL injury that will keep him out for a significant period and that left-back Tuur Rommens faces up to eight weeks out with a groin problem.
• McInnes warned the squad is “playing with fire,” saying the team lacks defensive depth and needs reinforcements in full-back, wide and forward positions before the transfer window shuts.
• Rangers must overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit to Jagiellonia Białystok in Thursday's Europa League third-round qualifier at Ibrox, a result that would ease immediate sporting and financial pressures.
• Despite nine summer signings, the losses to injury raise the likelihood of late-market moves and put pressure on fringe players to step up while supporters judge McInnes's early choices.