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Derek McInnes has sent a strong message to Rangers supporters after hearing a new chant during the club’s heavy Old Firm defeat to Celtic, insisting the result must serve as a lesson rather than a reason for panic.
Rangers suffered a damaging defeat against their Glasgow rivals, with Celtic producing a dominant performance that exposed several weaknesses in McInnes’ side.
The atmosphere at Celtic Park was intense throughout, with the home supporters making their feelings clear and unveiling a chant McInnes admitted he had never heard before.Rather than dwell on the hostility, the Rangers boss focused on what his players must do next. McInnes believes the response at Ibrox and in the next Old Firm meeting will determine whether Rangers have learned from the defeat.
His message to the supporters was clear. Rangers must show greater intensity, improve their decision-making and compete with the same level of aggression expected in matches against Celtic.
McInnes also outlined the blueprint for success in the next clash. Rangers need to start faster, handle Celtic’s pressure better and make their opportunities count.The defeat will hurt, but McInnes knows Rangers have little time to feel sorry for themselves.
The manager now faces the task of rebuilding confidence and ensuring his players deliver a response when Celtic visit again.For Rangers fans, Sunday’s clash offers the perfect opportunity to see whether McInnes’ plan has worked.
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