Rangers boss McInnes 'not a fan' of extended break

Rangers manager Derek McInnes is expressing his dissatisfaction with the extended international break currently in place for his team. The Ibrox club had 13 players away for their respective countries following a Scottish Premiership win over Celtic on September 20th. McInnes contends that the break is too lengthy, as the full squad will only train together on Friday, the day before their upcoming match against Kilmarnock and 19 days after their derby victory.

He highlights the challenges his players face being away from their families while also expressing concerns about their readiness for international play. McInnes has noted that the break is longer than many tournaments for many countries, stressing that it is not a favorable situation for his team. Despite the extended break, Rangers had been on a six-game winning streak prior to the international window, with recent victories over Celtic in the League Cup and Premiership.

McInnes, who was named the Premiership manager of the month for September, acknowledges that his team's form has to continue throughout the season. He also shared a positive anecdote about meeting former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson at the club's training ground, expressing appreciation for Ferguson's support and insights on managing difficult starts and finishing strong.