Rangers Boss Michael Beale's Inspiring Message to Players Ahead of Crucial Champions League Qualifier against Servette

Michael Beale has offered a defense of his revamped Rangers team prior to their first European match, following a discouraging start to their Scottish Premiership season.

Despite facing criticism, the Light Blues manager stands by his decision, as six out of the club's nine fresh recruits made their debut during the surprising 1-0 loss to Kilmarnock on Saturday. This defeat has placed them three points behind reigning champions Celtic.

Nevertheless, prior to their upcoming match against Swiss team Servette in the first leg of the Champions League third qualifying round at Ibrox on Wednesday evening, Beale addressed the common occurrence of receiving criticism when a game is lost. He emphasized that this is a part of the football coaching profession and explained that he aspires to ignore such negativity by staying confident in the value of his work.

The team displayed a consistent performance throughout the previous season, participating in numerous matches, scoring a significant number of goals, particularly while playing away from their home ground.

I understand and respect that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, whether they agree or disagree with the team's performance.

"I believe the way we play is fine, we just have to be a bit more decisive. The ball just needs to roll a little bit.

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Danilo was one of Rangers' debutants at Rugby Park

We have made promising acquisitions, all from reputable clubs. Let's focus on playing.

The fans will fully support the team, as long as they exhibit the desired energy— a goal that everyone within is striving towards.

We were extremely frustrated and disappointed with how the weekend unfolded; it didn't align with our desires. However, we must not linger on it. Tomorrow night (Wednesday), we have a significantly crucial game in a separate competition.

"We can deal with the league again on Saturday when we face Livingston but there is a lot of frustration in the air.

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Ridvan Yilmaz will miss Rangers' qualifier with injury

The game cannot arrive soon enough for both the players and the fans, as well as the staff.

This game holds great significance, and we have faith that the fans will fully support the team at Ibrox. It is crucial that we perform well on the night.

The fans and their significance are undeniable. They demonstrated over the weekend the immense value they bring to the club. It is crucial for the players on the field to reciprocate that energy because it is this mutual support that sets our club apart.

Beale has confirmed that left-back Ridvan Yilmaz is currently unavailable. Additionally, defender Ben Davies is sidelined, but it is important to note that he is not part of the European squad.

If Rangers defeat Servette, who previously won against Belgian side Genk on penalties despite having only 10 players for most of the match, they will then face either PSV Eindhoven or Sturm Graz.

Beale expressed, "Matches at this caliber are consistently challenging. Our sole focus is on this game and securing a favorable outcome."

"I watched Servette last week against Genk and the mentality they showed was outstanding.

"We know we have a tough opponent and we are not looking any further than this game.

Qualifying financially for the club is our primary objective at the moment, and it goes without saying that it would be highly beneficial. Our focus is solely on Wednesday night, ensuring a positive outcome. Forward Fashion Sakala bid farewell to the Gers fans in a heartfelt social media post, acknowledging the conclusion of a truly unforgettable chapter in his life.

Beale announced that Fashion Sakala is on the verge of transferring to Saudi Arabia. The offer presented to Sakala and his family has been quite appealing.

At Rangers, everyone bids farewell to Sakala with warm wishes. He will always be welcomed back, but it was an opportunity he couldn't pass up.

Miller expects Rangers to impress at Ibrox

Former Rangers striker Kenny Miller is backing them to impress in their Champions League qualifier as they look to recover from Saturday's Premiership defeat to Kilmarnock.

"The fans will be displeased that Celtic once again started strong under Brendan Rodgers, while Rangers faltered on the first day, putting them in a position where they need to catch up. This brings along added pressure," he expressed to We News.

"As a result, when you step onto the field on Wednesday evening at Ibrox for a Champions League qualifier, the fans will arrive with high expectations, and that anticipation will then effortlessly transition to the home game on Saturday against Livingston."

In this dazzling atmosphere with 50,000 fans filling the iconic Ibrox stadium, I anticipated a more formidable offensive display from Rangers.

It was evident from the very beginning against Kilmarnock that the ball behaved in a distinct manner on the slick pitch, requiring some players to acclimate themselves to these conditions.

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