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World media reacts as Rangers travelling 'construction site' embarrassed in Bialystok with McInnes sin named The Glasgow giants face an uphill battle to get their shot at the Europa Leagye playoff after the 2-1 defeat to Jagiellonia It's two games without a win for Derek McInnes as Rangers face an uphill battle to progress in the Europa League. The new gaffer is in the midst of a major rebuild and couldn't halt woeful defending that allowed Jagiellonia Bialystok to take a crucial 2-1 victory away from the first leg. Rangers had taken an early lead through Guilherme Montoia’s own goal, but saw the lapses at the back allow the Poles to take a win on the night. McInnes’ men improved after the break and sub Findlay Curtis hit the post late on - but the boss has plenty to ponder early in his tenure. His side are facing some scathing verdicts from across the globe, and Record Sport breaks down what has been said: Weszlo (Poland) "Rangers is a big company, but right now the club resembles one giant construction site. Besides, it's no coincidence that the Scottish team finished only third in the league last season. It was clear that this was the perfect time for Jagiellonia to put themselves within two legs of their famous opponent. Adrian Siemienic's men started the home match in the worst possible way. But then they attacked Rangers, exploiting their defensive errors. Jagiellonia won 2-1 at Słoneczna in the third qualifying round of the Europa League, but the return leg at Ibrox will be a tough test." DH (Belgium) "Rangers lost 2-1 away to Jagiellonia in the first leg of their Europa League third qualifying round tie on Thursday in Poland. For the Scottish side, Tuur Rommens started, while Nicolas Raskin, making his return after the World Cup, came on at halftime. Both Belgians received yellow cards. "At half-time, the Scottish coach brought on three players, including Raskin, who was asked to play as a number 10. But the presence of central midfielders on the field allowed Rangers to create chances that they did not convert." Goal (Poland) "The Scots came for what they deserved, but it was Jagiellonia that wrote the story "Jagiellonia Białystok begins their European competition adventure on Thursday evening. The first hurdle presented a significant challenge for Adrian Siemienic's team, as they faced Rangers. The Scots were the favourites in the two-legged tie. However, the PKO BP Ekstraklasa representative refused to give up. "Jagiellonia held on to their advantage and are in a stronger position ahead of the return leg at Ibrox Park." ESPN (America) "Rangers paid the price for sloppy defending as they let slip an early Europa League lead to lose 2-1 to Jagiellonia Bialystok in Poland. The job will have to be finished next week in Govan." Meczyki (Poland) "Jagiellonia ultimately won 2-1 and finds themselves in a very good position after the first leg of their third qualifying round match in the Europa League. However, the return leg in Glasgow will certainly be a challenge." AD (Netherlands) "Rangers FC were embarrassed 2-1 by Polish side Jagiellonia Bialystok after a bid for Couhaib Driouech [PSV]. Poor defending that you would not expect that from Derek McInnes after last season with Hearts. However, they have a chance to rectify this in the second leg." Sport (Poland) "What an evening the fans at the Municipal Stadium in Białystok experienced! It started badly for Jagiellonia, but ended beautifully, with a victory over Rangers in the first leg of the Europa League third qualifying round. Kajetan Szmyt was the hero, twice dismantling the 55-time Scottish champions' defence in just eight minutes, giving Jagiellonia a small advantage ahead of the second leg at home."