Two games into Derek McInnes' tenure, Rangers have yet to secure a win, with a 2-1 Europa League qualifier defeat to Jagiellonia Bialystok following a draw against Dundee United. McInnes, returning to a club he hoped would signify a fresh start after previous managerial disappointments, noted that "a lot tonight of what I thought Rangers were last season." The team's "soft underbelly" and tendency to concede "cheap goals" were highlighted as recurring issues.

Despite nine summer signings, last year's struggles persist. McInnes lamented the team's inability to defend effectively, stating, "We've got to be far more stingy with our work, defend the goal with our lives, don't give our opponent opportunities." The central defensive pairing of Dujon Sterling and Emmanuel Fernandez appeared particularly vulnerable, with former player Andy Halliday questioning Fernandez's basic defensive education.

A triple half-time substitution, including Findlay Curtis, improved Rangers' second-half performance. Curtis, in particular, impressed with his attacking drive and willingness to take on opponents, a quality noted as lacking in the current squad. His energetic display offered a rare positive in a challenging start for McInnes.