Rangers captain Lawrence Shankland has defended his teammates and insisted that the club should not be labelled as being in crisis despite their disappointing start to the season.
Rangers’ recent European elimination has increased scrutiny around the team, with the club suffering a frustrating exit after their tie against Jablonec. Their early domestic form has also failed to match expectations, leaving supporters increasingly concerned about the direction of the campaign.
However, Shankland has urged calm and believes Rangers can quickly change the narrative with improved performances.
The Rangers captain acknowledged that the team’s displays have not been good enough but rejected the idea that the players are already facing an uncontrollable situation.
The European disappointment has clearly frustrated the squad, with Shankland describing the outcome as a painful experience. Nevertheless, he believes the response on the pitch will ultimately determine how the season develops.
Attention now turns to Rangers’ upcoming league fixtures, where the players will have an opportunity to answer their critics.
For Shankland, the message is simple: Rangers must improve, but the situation is not beyond repair.
With pressure growing around the club, the captain’s defence of his teammates could prove important as Rangers attempt to rebuild confidence and give supporters something to believe in again.