Rangers manager Derek McInnes has taken responsibility for the team's poor performance, stating "I am ashamed of this performance". The 55-year-old Scot led Hearts to the league title last season, but his current team's exit from the Europa League has sparked harsh criticism in the British press. McInnes' team gave up a 1-0 lead from the first leg and ultimately lost on penalties. This marks the first time Rangers have not played European football since 2017, when they were eliminated by Progres Niederkorn. Voetbal International notes that the team's start to the season has been poor, with just one point from two games.