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Mark Pirie

Ryan Kent Rangers fitness clue dropped ahead of Champions League as Gio van Bronckhorst explains Kilmarnock absence

Gio van Bronckhorst has admitted that Rangers' clash with Kilmarnock came "too early" for Ryan Kent but remained coy on his chances of making their upcoming Champions League qualifier.

The Light Blues bounced back from their disappointing first leg defeat to Union Saint Gilloise as they prepare for the crucial second leg at Ibrox on Tuesday. Derek McInnes' side put in a battling performance as the visitors held firm, but they couldn't contain the Rangers frontline in the second half as Antonio Colak netted his first competitive goal since joining from PAOK, before a returning Alfredo Morelos got on the scoresheet late in the game.

The match marked the second consecutive tie without Kent and the Dutchman played his cards close to his chest on the winger's fitness going into the reverse fixture against the Belgians. Speaking after the Scottish Premiership win, he told the BBC: "We want to have everyone on board for Tuesday.

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