The reason for Ridvan Yilmaz's absence for Rangers' clash at Dundee United has been revealed.
Philippe Clement has dismissed suggestions that the left-back is set to leave the club before the end of the transfer window.
Rather, the Gers gaffer insists the Turkish defender has picked up a 'small injury'.
Yilmaz played at left-wing as Rangers narrowly went down 2-1 to Manchester United on Thursday evening.
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However, with the focus now back on domestic business in the Scottish Premiership, Rangers will be without him at Tannadice.
"Yeah, Ridvan has a small injury," the Belgian said. "It's not long-term.
"He was not fit enough to play in this game.
"I heard all of the rumours around him that he is going to leave, but I can say to all of the fans that it's totally not true.
"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 come into the team today having missed out on Thursday.
Jefte plays left-back, while both Hamza Igamane and Cyriel Dessers start up top.
Mohamed Diomande is back in midfield, with Connor Barron, Vaclav Cerny and Leon Balogun all missing having sustained respective injuries at Old Trafford.
