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Rangers Not Ready for Europa, Admits McInnes
Rangers will enter the Europa Conference League play-off after a 3-2 aggregate defeat, with pressure growing on Derek McInnes after four winless matches.
On Thursday, Rangers exited the Europa League third qualifying round following a 1-1 draw against Jagiellonia at Ibrox Stadium, finalizing a 3-2 aggregate defeat.
Trailing 2-1 from last week's first leg, Rangers captain Lawrence Shankland leveled the aggregate score by converting a 19th-minute penalty after former Celtic defender Yuki Kobayashi conceded a handball.
Slovenian striker Nik Prelec dashed hopes in the 65th minute, outjumping two defenders to head in an Anders Klynge cross that put Jagiellonia ahead on the night.
Manager Derek McInnes remains winless after four games, facing vocal frustration from fans who directed anger toward the American board as the team drops into the Europa Conference League playoff round against Czech side Jablonec.
Securing a win against Jablonec is now required to guarantee league phase action, following a season of significant investment that has yet to deliver results for the Scottish club.