McInnes rues luck as Rangers' early-season struggles continue

Three matches into his tenure at Ibrox, Derek

Three matches into his tenure at Ibrox, Derek McInnes remains without a victory, and the Rangers boss believes fortune has not been on his side. The latest setback came as a 2-1 loss to Hibernian on home soil, a result that compounded frustrations and left the manager searching for answers.

The defeat was made worse by an injury to forward Youssef Chermiti, the club's high-profile summer signing. McInnes confirmed the striker will be sidelined for a period, though he stopped short of detailing the exact extent of the damage. The news adds to a growing list of concerns for the new manager, who has yet to see his side click in the opening weeks of the campaign.

Despite the poor run, McInnes pointed to elements of the performance that merited more. He felt his team created enough chances to take something from the match and argued that key decisions, including a penalty shout, went against them. The manager's frustration was evident as he reflected on a match that slipped away in the closing stages.

Supporters are growing restless, but McInnes insists the

Supporters are growing restless, but McInnes insists the squad is united and working hard to turn the tide. He emphasized that the early-season fixture list has been demanding, with matches against strong opposition, and that performances have been better than results suggest.

With Chermiti now ruled out, the attacking burden falls on others to step up. McInnes hinted that he may look to shuffle his lineup and tactical approach in the coming games, hoping to arrest the slide and secure that elusive first victory.

The next fixture offers a chance for redemption, and the manager is determined to right the ship. Whether the tide turns remains to be seen, but McInnes is adamant that his players have the quality and character to respond positively to the mounting pressure.