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Rangers winger Minsu Kim ruled out of South Korea under-21s squad with injury

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 12:34 PM
Rangers winger Minsu Kim ruled out of South Korea under-21s squad with injury
Key Things to Know
  • Rangers winger Minsu Kim has withdrawn from South Korea's under-21 squad due to a calf injury.
  • Kim suffered the injury during Rangers' 2-0 Scottish Premiership win against St Mirren on Saturday.
  • The 20-year-old was scheduled to play in two friendly fixtures against Mexico.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers winger Minsu Kim has been ruled out of the South Korea under-21 squad after sustaining an injury. The 20-year-old suffered a calf problem during Rangers' 2-0 victory against St Mirren on Saturday, forcing him to miss two scheduled friendly matches against Mexico.

The Korea Football Association confirmed his exclusion for player protection and announced Kim Gyeol of Suwon Samsung as his replacement. Despite earning his senior debut in September, Kim was selected for the under-21s with an eye toward his eligibility for the 2028 Olympic Games.

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