Ibrox side Glasgow Rangers are currently 33 points behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership table.
New Glasgow Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha has told the Guardian that he will ensure that the Ibrox side close the gap to Celtic during his time in charge.
Rangers have struggled to compete with their Glasgow rivals since returning to the Scottish Premiership this season.
The Light Blues have failed to win any of the four Old-Firm derbies that they have competed in, and they currently sit 33 points behind Brendan Rodgers’ men in the league table.
However, Caixinha is convinced that he will be able to guide Rangers back to past glories.
“I need to implement things and maybe to work more than in a normal situation but I have no problem with that because I love my work and I’m passionate about it,” he said.
“I cannot promise that things are going to change like that. But I can promise you that the gap is going to be reduced.”
Caixinha was in the stands as Rangers picked up an encouraging draw against Celtic in their last match.
The Bhoys had taken the lead through Stuart Armstrong, but Rangers showed good fight and were rewarded through a late equaliser from Clint Hill.
Caixinha will be in the dug out for the first time at Rangers in their next match, which comes against Hamilton at the weekend.
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