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Calvin Bassey has declared that Rangers’ Premiership title ambitions aren’t yet over – and that a loss to Celtic can’t define their Europa League mood.
Megasportsarena.com reports that a crushing 2-1 loss to their bitter rivals at Ibrox on Sunday leaves Giovanni van Bronckhorst ‘s side needing to make up a six-point gap with six games to go if they are to retain their title.
Europa League quarter-final first leg action against Portuguese outfit Braga provides a short reprieve from domestic duties before heading to St Mirren this Sunday.
While losing to the Hoops has left a scar, the versatile defender believes the chance to have a great season is still on the cards.
Semi-final placement in Europe is available and Premiership glory remains within reach, despite the daunting points margin.
Bassey explained: “You could see on the pitch that we weren’t happy. But we have to put it behind us and move forward. We have big games upcoming.
“It’s not over until it’s over. We still have a lot to play and fight for. We will put it behind us and focus on the Braga game.
“We can’t dwell on it too much and let it affect the Braga game. We have got this far and we want to go further.”
Dispatching Borussia Dortmund and Red Star Belgrade with ease in previous rounds, a place in a European semi-final is the type of standard Bassey wants to reach in Glasgow.
He added: “When you’re a boy, you dream of playing in the Champions League and Europa League. I couldn’t put things into words when we got this far.
“I was overwhelmed when it happened. We want to reach new boundaries and better ourselves by giving good performances.”
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