Fernandez: No European football could boost Rangers’ quest for domestic titles

Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez believes the club's early exit from European competition could provide an advantage over Celtic and Hearts in the Scottish Premiership title race. Speaking to Sky Sports News, the 25-year-old center-back explained that having fewer matches leads to fewer injuries and allows the squad more preparation time ahead of weekend fixtures as they adjust under manager Derek McInnes.

Rangers have won seven consecutive matches across all competitions following their early European qualifying defeats, moving into second place in the league table. Fernandez also praised his defensive partnership with summer signing Olwethu Makhanya, noting that the team is striving to concede the fewest goals in the division.