Rangers manager Derek McInnes has reportedly pointed the finger at one particular player following a frustrating run of results that has seen the club drop five valuable points from their last two league matches.
The Rangers boss is said to have made his frustration clear when discussing the defensive mistakes that have cost his team dearly, with the spotlight falling heavily on the club’s left-back.
For Rangers supporters, the recent results have been difficult to accept. After dropping points in consecutive league matches, questions are already beginning to emerge about where things went wrong and whether individual mistakes are now becoming too costly for a team with serious ambitions.
McInnes is understood to believe that the left side of the defence has played a major part in Rangers’ recent problems.
The left-back has found himself under increasing scrutiny after being involved in moments that changed the momentum of both matches. While football is always a team game and responsibility cannot normally be placed on one player alone, the manager’s apparent decision to single out one position has immediately created another talking point around Ibrox.
The issue is not simply about one misplaced pass or one missed challenge. It is the timing of the mistakes that has reportedly frustrated McInnes the most.
Rangers had opportunities to take maximum points from both matches, but moments of defensive uncertainty allowed their opponents to take advantage. Five points have now slipped away, and that has made every individual error feel even more significant.
During his post-match assessment, McInnes reportedly focused on the need for greater concentration from his players, particularly when Rangers are defending dangerous situations. The left-back was one of the players whose performance came under the microscope.
The manager’s message appears to be straightforward: Rangers cannot continue giving opponents opportunities and then expect to win important league matches.
That has already sparked debate among supporters.
Some fans believe the left-back should be dropped for the next match, arguing that Rangers need players who can handle pressure and make the right decisions at crucial moments. Others have defended the player, insisting that blaming one individual for five dropped points ignores mistakes made elsewhere on the pitch.
There is also a feeling that McInnes must now find a solution quickly.
Rangers cannot afford to allow a disappointing spell to develop into a wider crisis, particularly when every league point could become extremely important later in the season.
The pressure on the left-back is therefore likely to increase with every match.
What makes the situation even more interesting is that McInnes reportedly still sees qualities in the player. The issue appears to be consistency rather than ability. Rangers need their full-backs to contribute at both ends of the pitch, but they also need them to remain disciplined and reliable when the opposition attacks.
For a manager, that creates a difficult decision.
Does McInnes continue showing faith in the player and hope the mistakes disappear, or does he make a change and bring someone else into the position?
Supporters will be watching closely.
The next team selection could provide the biggest clue about how seriously McInnes views the situation. If the left-back keeps his place, it would suggest that the manager believes the player can respond positively. If he is left out, however, fans may interpret that as a clear warning following the five points dropped in the last two league games.
Either way, the spotlight is now firmly on Rangers’ left side.
McInnes will know that another defensive mistake could turn frustration into a much bigger problem. Rangers need results, but they also need consistency, concentration and accountability.
Five dropped points have already created questions.
Now, with the manager reportedly identifying one particular area as a major concern, the Rangers left-back could find himself under enormous pressure to respond when the team returns to league action.
For Rangers supporters, the message is simple: the excuses are running out, and the next performance could determine whether this is merely a difficult spell or the beginning of a much bigger problem.
