Rangers Manager Derek McInnes Criticizes Extended International Break
· Sports · BBC Sport
Rangers manager Derek McInnes has expressed frustration with the current international break, describing the 19-day gap between matches as too long. The Ibrox club had 13 players away on international duty following their victory over Celtic on September 20. McInnes noted that the full squad will only return to training together on Friday, just one day before their upcoming match against Kilmarnock. He stated that the duration of the break exceeds that of many international tournaments and expressed concern regarding the players' time away from their home club. Despite the disruption, McInnes recently received the Scottish Premiership manager of the month award for September following a successful run of six consecutive victories.
Why it matters
The extended break disrupts team cohesion and training schedules for clubs like Rangers, potentially impacting performance as they resume domestic league fixtures.
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