Journalist shares why ‘outstanding’ Rangers player didn’t feature for country today

Rangers attacker Kim Minsu remained an unused substitute for South Korea in their 2-0 win over Uzbekistan on Tuesday. The 20-year-old had earned his senior debut against Ecuador two weeks earlier and logged 127 minutes across three friendlies before being rested. South Korea secured the victory with goals from Son Heung-min and Oh Se-hun under manager Robert Moreno.

According to Korean journalist Joel Kim, the winger's absence was not due to an injury but rather an agreement respecting Rangers. The decision provides a boost for Rangers manager Derek McInnes, who prepares his squad to face Hibernian on Saturday following the conclusion of the international break.