The reason for Ridvan Yilmaz’s absence from Rangers’ match at Dundee United has been disclosed. Philippe Clement has denied reports that the left-back will leave the club before the end of the transfer window. Rather, the Gers manager claims the Turkish defender suffered a’small injury’. Yilmaz played on the left wing as Rangers lost 2-1 to Manchester United on Thursday evening. Rangers will be without him at Tannadice, as the attention has shifted back to domestic business in the Scottish Premiership. “Yeah, Ridvan has a small injury,” the Belgian admitted. “It is not long-term.

“He was not fit enough to participate in this game. “I’ve heard all of the stories that he’s leaving, but I can assure all of the fans that this is completely false. “It’s just a small injury and he’s spent the last couple of days in the building to get treatment.” Ianis Hagi and Clinton Nsiala join the team today after missing out on Thursday. Jefte is a left-back, while Hamza Igamane and Cyriel Dessers start up front. Mohamed Diomande has returned to midfield, but Connor Barron, Vaclav Cerny, and Leon Balogun have all missed out due to injuries received against Old Trafford.

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