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David Irvine

The six notable Rangers absentees in Standard Liege friendly

Six Rangers first-team players missed the pre-season draw against Standard Liege.

Philippe Clement's team drew 0-0 with the Belgian side in a bounce game in the Netherlands on Wednesday.

There were first minutes for Connor Barron, Clinton Nsiala and Jefte after making summer transfer moves to Rangers. 

Oscar Cortes also featured for the first time after completing a return to Rangers with an obligation to make his move permanent in 2025.

However, Clement was without five first-team players for the fixture - despite making the most of the closed-door match by making a raft of changes throughout.


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Captain James Tavernier was not involved in the match as he watched from the sidelines alongside Dujon Sterling.

Long-term absentees Zak Lovelace and Danilo also took in the match without being involved.

Todd Cantwell - who has been touted for a summer transfer exit - did not feature in the match.

Liam Kelly, who joined his team-mates in the Netherlands on Wednesday - wasn't involved following his delayed arrival to the training camp.

Cortes and Ross McCausland went close to an opening goal in the first half with Alex Lowry denied a late winner as his effort struck the post.

RANGERS XI (first half): Butland, King, Souttar, Davies, Ridvan, Diomande, Barron, McCausland, Lawrence, Cortes (Fraser), Dessers

RANGERS XI (second half): Butland, Balogun, Goldson, Nsiala, Jefte, McKinnon, Raskin, Wright, Dowell, Fraser (Matondo), Curtis (Lowry)

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