Rangers midfielder Joe Rothwell has launched a staunch defence of his team's faltering start to the season, vehemently insisting the Ibrox outfit are more than capable of wrestling the Scottish Premiership title back from arch-rivals Celtic.
The summer signing, speaking with unwavering belief, dismissed notions of a deepening crisis at the club and instead issued a rallying cry, pointing to the sheer volume of games still to play as the reason for his defiant optimism.
'The Table is Absolutely Nothing Right Now'
"We know we need to be better, there's no hiding from that," Rothwell conceded, acknowledging the team's below-par performances. "But to say it's a crisis? I don't see it like that. It's four games in. The league table is absolutely nothing right now."
The former Bournemouth player emphasised the long road ahead in the gruelling title race, a marathon he is confident his side is built to win. His comments serve as a direct message to the concerned Rangers faithful, urging patience and perspective.
Acknowledging the Need for Improvement
Rothwell's confidence isn't blind to the current issues. He openly admitted the squad must elevate their game significantly if they are to achieve their ultimate goal of domestic supremacy.
"We all know we need to improve," he stated bluntly. "The players know it, the manager knows it. We're working hard every day on the training ground to put it right. The quality in this dressing room is undeniable, and it's only a matter of time before it clicks consistently."
This focus on self-improvement and harnessing the squad's latent potential is at the core of manager Philippe Clement's philosophy, which Rothwell clearly buys into.
The Ultimate Goal: Toppling Celtic
The article's most compelling moment comes with Rothwell's unambiguous declaration of the team's primary objective. For any Rangers player, success is measured by one metric above all others.
"The aim is to win the league, of course it is," he asserted. "We have to believe we can catch Celtic and overtake them. That's the standard at this club. That's the expectation, and it's one we all share. We will be doing everything we can to make that happen."
This public pronouncement of intent puts down a marker and sets the stage for one of the most fiercely contested Premiership battles in recent years, with Rothwell positioning himself and his teammates right in the heart of the fight.
