# Rangers: McInnes says early to pressure Celtic & Hearts

> Rangers manager Derek McInnes says it's too early to put pressure on Celtic and Hearts with a win over Dundee.
- Title: Rangers: McInnes says early to pressure Celtic & Hearts
- Summary: Rangers manager Derek McInnes says it's too early to put pressure on Celtic and Hearts with a win over Dundee. Rangers manager Derek McInnes says a win…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqev30d0dngno
- Published: 2026-10-16T15:32:27.511+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: derek mcinnes, rangers, celtic, hearts, scottish premier league, dundee, sports
## McInnes dismisses pressure on rivals
Derek McInnes says Rangers can't put pressure on Celtic and Hearts with a win against Dundee.

> The thing for me with that is you've still just got to win your game
## Rangers' recent form
Rangers have won their past seven matches in all competitions, while Celtic lost four of their past five.
## McInnes on European disappointment
Rangers missed Europe due to a Conference League play-off defeat by Jablonec in August.
## McInnes' focus on domestic success
McInnes says Rangers must focus on improving domestically rather than European ambitions.
## Rangers' upcoming challenge
Rangers need to deliver a big performance against Dundee after a drop-off in their recent match.
## Key takeaway

Rangers manager Derek McInnes says a win against Dundee won't pressure Celtic or Hearts as the season is too early for such moves.