Rangers: Van Bronckhorst facing 'worrying time' at Ibrox

Rangers are in the midst of a ‘worrying’ period at Ibrox and the hierarchy are hopeful of Giovanni van Bronckhorst being able to find a quick fix, according to journalist Dean Jones.

Van Bronckhorst was appointed as the Gers’ boss last November, but a poor run of form has led to pressure building on the Dutchman.

According to the Scottish Herald, van Bronckhorst is at risk of being sacked by Rangers in the coming weeks.

The report suggests the 47-year-old, who led the Glasgow giants to Scottish Cup glory during the 2021/22 campaign, cannot afford to lose next time out as his job will otherwise come under major scrutiny.

Rangers suffered a harrowing 4-0 defeat in the first Old Firm derby of the season against arch-rivals Celtic last weekend.

Van Bronckhorst would have been seeking a response when his side travelled to his homeland to face Ajax in their Champions League group stage opener on Tuesday, but the Gers were put to the sword by the reigning Eredivisie champions and conceded four unanswered goals once again.

The latest setback in Amsterdam was Rangers’ third loss since the campaign got underway, with the other humbling coming against Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.

Jones understands why Rangers supporters are concerned by their club’s recent run of form and is aware that van Bronckhorst is under growing pressure.

However, the journalist feels the Gers’ hierarchy will stand by the manager and are longing for him to turn things around quickly.

Jones told GIVEMESPORT: “It is a worrying time for Rangers, there’s no doubt about that.

“But I think they need to take a step back and just hope that van Bronckhorst can fix things himself in the next couple of games.”

Rangers were due to travel to Aberdeen this