Derek McInnes under pressure as Rangers set to miss out on Europe after Jablonec defeat
Rangers manager Derek McInnes is facing mounting pressure after his team was eliminated from the Europa Conference League by Jablonec. The Scottish side failed to capitalize on a first-leg lead and ultimately lost in a penalty shootout.
Why it matters
The loss represents a significant setback for the club's European campaign and puts the manager's future at the club in question.
Rangers produced another dismal performance under manager Derek McInnes in their Europa Conference League qualifying play-off in Czechia tonight.
The Scottish Premiership club won 1-0 in the first leg at Ibrox, but could not build on the advantage.
Lamin Jawo squandered a big chance to give the hosts the lead, failing to convert one-on-one with goalkeeper Ivor Pandur.
Tochi Chukwuani was presented with a chance to give Rangers the lead, but he headed a tame effort straight at Jan Hanus.
Jablonec continued to dominate with Jawo and Matej Polidar forcing Pandur to make crucial saves before half-time.
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