Reason for Nico Raskin Celtic vs Rangers absence explained

Nico Raskin is not in the matchday squad for Celtic vs Rangers <i>(Image: Shutterstock)</i>
Nico Raskin is not in the matchday squad for Celtic vs Rangers (Image: Shutterstock)
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Nico Raskin is a major absentee for Rangers in the derby clash against Celtic this afternoon.

The Belgian midfielder is not part of Danny Rohl's matchday squad for the fixture at Parkhead.

According to Sky Sports, Raskin is unavailable because of a muscle injury.

Confirming the issue, Danny Rohl said: "Unfortunately, Nico, John and Ryan are not available.

"They have still problems with their muscle.

"The game was too soon."


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Ahead of the sixth meeting between the two sides, Rohl has named his starting line-up to face Celtic, making three changes from Monday night's game at Tynecastle.

Tuur Rommens, Oliver Antman and Connor Barron have replaced Dujon Sterling, Nico Raskin and Andreas Skov Olsen in the team.

Rangers Starting XI: Butland, Rommens, Fernandez, Djiga, Tavernier, Barron, Chukwuani, Diomande, Moore, Antman, Chermiti.

Subs: Kelly, Sterlin, Aarons, Meghoma, Aasgaard, Gassama, Bajrami, Miovski, Skov Olsen.

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