Rangers' struggles under new manager Derek McInnes continued as they suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Hibernian, extending their winless start to the season to three competitive games. The club has also fallen five points behind the league leaders.
Hibs took an early lead in the 12th minute when Josh Campbell converted a penalty, awarded after new signing Vanja Dragojevic conceded a soft foul. Despite Rangers creating some chances, including a shot from Dragojevic that went just wide and a close-range effort from Youssef Chermiti that was cleared off the line, they struggled to break down Hibernian's defense. The first half ended with Rangers trailing and Chermiti leaving the pitch with an injury.
The home side equalized in the 85th minute through an own goal by Hibs substitute Felix Passlack, who inadvertently turned the ball into his own net under pressure from a Gassama cross. However, Rangers' defensive frailties were exposed again in injury time when Callum Wright scored the winning goal for Hibernian on the counterattack, securing a deserved victory for the visitors.
Derek McInnes made six changes to his starting lineup from the previous match, introducing Olwethu Makhanya for his debut, while Hibernian manager David Gray made four alterations from his team's last outing. The performance has drawn criticism, with former manager Graeme Souness questioning the leadership and ability of the current squad.
This defeat adds further pressure on McInnes, who is still seeking his first victory since taking charge of Rangers. The team's play has been described as pedestrian, with defensive lapses and a lack of effectiveness in attack, raising concerns among supporters early in the season.