Where is Vanja Dragojevic? Rangers disappearing act after ‘mortifying’ night shows exactly what McInnes wants

The Serbian arrived for big money with a big reputation but being bombed since Jablonec disaster shouldn't come as a surprise…

By Scott McDermott · Daily Record

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 5:00 PM

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Scott McDermott argues Vanja Dragojevic's absence highlights manager Derek McInnes enforcing strict player accountability at Rangers.
Dragojevic joined Rangers for £4.5 million but has barely played since a poor showing against FK Jablonec.
McDermott writes that McInnes and the club still maintain high hopes for the midfielder's long-term future.

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Scott McDermott writes that Vanja Dragojevic's recent lack of playing time reflects manager Derek McInnes establishing a culture of accountability at Rangers. The midfielder, signed for £4.5 million, has barely featured since a poor display during Rangers' Europa League qualifying exit to FK Jablonec in late August.

McDermott notes that the Serbian international remains a long-term prospect for McInnes if he shows patience and professionalism while out of the lineup. With Rangers on an 11-game domestic unbeaten run, McDermott argues Dragojevic can eventually reclaim a role behind starters Nico Raskin and Dan Neil.

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