Rangers have managed to secure four wins in a row without conceding any goals since their defeat to Celtic, but pundits Alan Hutton and Michael Stewart believe that a crisis could still be looming on the horizon.
The duo agree that the situation could have taken a turn for the worse had Hibs converted their penalty at the weekend. Despite Philippe Clement’s efforts to stabilize the team with impressive wins in various competitions, including a victory over Malmo in Sweden, their narrow 1-0 win against Hibs was a close call.
Tom Lawrence’s spectacular goal secured the win, with goalkeeper Jack Butland saving a penalty after a controversial handball call against John Souttar. Hutton and Stewart both highlight that if Hibs had equalized from the penalty spot, the narrative surrounding Rangers would have been drastically different.
Reflecting on the match, Hutton expressed concern over the team’s performance, stating that they seemed on the brink of a crisis after their stellar showing in Malmo. Stewart echoed these sentiments, emphasizing that the pressure would have been immense had they not secured the three points against Hibs.
Overall, the pundits believe that despite the positive results, Rangers are walking a fine line between success and potential disaster, with the narrow win over Hibs highlighting the fragility of their current situation.
