Derek McInnes ‘Slightly Embarrassed’ By Key Rangers Failing Insists Ex-Gers Star

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Rangers manager Derek McInnes is reportedly still sensitive about the team's failure to qualify for European competition this season. According to Rory Loy, McInnes is "slightly embarrassed" by the team's exit from the qualifiers. Rangers were eliminated from the Europa League qualifiers and subsequently exited the Conference League qualifiers before the league phase. The team's absence from European competition is notable, given their previous contributions to Scotland's UEFA coefficients.

Loy believes McInnes's discomfort with discussing the topic stems from feeling responsible for the team's failure to qualify for Europe. On BBC Sportsound, Loy stated that McInnes is hurt by the outcome and feels culpable as the team's manager. McInnes has been asked about the potential benefits of not being involved in Europe, and the manager has acknowledged some level of discomfort with the situation.

Despite the disappointment, McInnes may benefit from the reduced fixture load this season. Rangers have a Scottish League Cup semi-final against Aberdeen upcoming, which could be an opportunity for the team to secure their first piece of silverware under McInnes. The absence of European fixtures might also provide a chance for Rangers to focus on the Scottish Premiership title.