Tottenham snatches draw from jaws of defeat against Rangers
- Rangers have faced a disappointing decline, losing four out of their last five games, and ten in their last thirteen.
- Key player Artemi Panarin’s absence and Kaapo Kakko's benching have contributed to the team's struggles.
- The ongoing challenges signal the need for change within the team structure and strategies.
In the recent 5-1 defeat to the Kings, the Rangers exhibited a troubling decline, marking their fourth loss in five games, and a dismal ten losses in their last thirteen matches. Players like Adam Fox expressed concerns about the mental state of the team, highlighting the challenges of lacking Artemi Panarin and the benching of Kaapo Kakko for roster management considerations. Despite attempts to energize the group through players like Filip Chytil, there is a growing dissatisfaction about the team's performance, indicating that the solution may lie beyond the locker room. Coach Peter Laviolette acknowledged the need for personnel changes as the current configuration has not yielded success. Meanwhile, the Blueshirts faced increased pressure in a thrilling Europa League game, where they drew 1-1 with Tottenham, after initially leading with Hamza Igamane's goal. Dejan Kulusevski's late equalizer salvaged a point for Spurs as Rangers struggled to maintain momentum, resulting in dissatisfaction about their showing on the European stage while revealing deeper issues within the squad dynamics. The ongoing losing streak raises questions about management decisions and the future direction of the Rangers amidst a growing pressure for change.