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Shankland positive about Rangers performance despite recent defeat

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 2:08 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Shankland positive about Rangers performance despite recent defeat

Summary

Rangers striker Lawrence Shankland expressed optimism about his team's efforts despite a 2-1 loss to Jagiellonia Bialystok in the Europa League qualifier. The defeat marks the third consecutive game without a win for Rangers under manager Derek McInnes. Shankland highlighted the team's creation of scoring opportunities, acknowledging the need for better results to appease supporters. Rangers currently sit five points behind Celtic in the league standings as they seek improvement in subsequent matches.

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By the Numbers

•Rangers lost 2-1 to Jagiellonia Bialystok in the Europa League qualifier.
•Shankland joined Rangers this summer, along with McInnes as manager.
•Rangers have drawn one and lost two of their first three games this season.
•Supporters expressed frustration at full-time following the latest loss.
•Rangers trail Celtic by five points in the league standings.

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2:08 PMYahoo Sports — Shankland encouraged by Rangers performance despite defeat

What they're saying

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Rangers striker Lawrence Shankland has seen enough from his side to believe they are heading in the right direction. The former Hearts striker joined the Glasgow club earlier this summer, along with manager Derek McInnes as the Ibrox side continue to search for their first win under the new boss. Rangers drew 1-1 with Dundee United in their first league game of the new season last week, before losing 2-1 to Jagiellonia Bialystok in the first leg of the Europa League qualifier.
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