Rangers players back Russell Martin’s decision to leave Nico Raskin out of squad to face Celtic | OneFootball

Rangers players have supported manager Russell Martin’s decision to leave Nico Raskin out of the matchday squad to face Celtic, according to the Scottish Sun.

They host the Hoops at Ibrox on Sunday as they search for their first win of the 2025-26 Scottish Premiership campaign.

They are desperate to pick up a much-needed win after the 6-0 defeat to Club Brugge during the week, but Martin has decided Raskin will not be involved against Celtic.

The 24-year-old is fully fit and has been training with his teammates. He has also been called up by Belgium for their games next month.

However, Marting held talks with the Belgian on Friday morning and told him he would play no part in the derby.

Backroom staff and senior figures within the squad have backed the decision.

Raskin could be on his way out ahead of the summer transfer deadline on Monday, with Real Betis and Wolverhampton Wanderers monitoring the situation.

Hamza Igamane, Jefte and Ridvan Yilmaz have left Rangers in recent days, and the Belgian could be next in a deal which could bring in around £10 million.

Martin is under pressure following a woeful start to his Ibrox reign, and a defeat to Celtic could result in him losing his job.

Rangers fans are asking when he will be sacked, and Jose Mourinho could be the perfect replacement after Fenerbahce sacked up.

The Light Blues need a manager capable of giving Celtic a run for their money, and breaking the bank to appoint Mourinho could be a smart move given what he brings to the table.