Rangers defender Jefte is missing against Celtic due to a personal issue.
The Ibrox defender is not in the matchday squad for the trip to Celtic Park this afternoon.
Sky Sports presented Luke Shanley reported that personal reasons were behind Jefte's absence.
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Ferguson said: "Personal issues, it is private and confidential.
"He won't be with us today but hopefully in the coming weeks he will be back and training with the squad."
RANGERS XI: Butland, Tavernier, Souttar, Balogun, Ridvan, Sterling, Barron, Raskin, Diomande, Cerny, Dessers.
SUBS: Kelly, Propper, Lawrence, Bajrami, Nsiala, Igamane, Hagi, Rice, Danilo.
