Rangers attacker Minsu Kim has been diagnosed with an injury while on international duty with the South Korea Under-21s side.

Minsu was omitted from the South Korea senior side, but did get called up to the Under-21s team, despite making his senior debut in September.

Minsu Kim unlikely to miss Rangers games despite calf injury

The South Korean football federation announced that Minsu has picked up a calf injury, which was picked up in the Light Blues’ recent game against St Mirren. While he ended up on the winning side, he was taken off before full-time, and that was due to injury, not fatigue or tactical reasons.

The KFA called him up to the Under-21s side as they expected him to train and play with the players in that age group in preparation for the 2028 Olympic Games. In order to compete, there can be only three players above 23, and the rest will need to be under the age of 23 – with Minsu checking that box.

While an injury is undoubtedly a blow, the good news for Rangers is that he should be available for their game on the 21st, against Motherwell. His pulling out of the Under-21s side could be a precautionary measure, and it remains to be seen whether the club call him back or allow him to remain in the camp even if he does not train or play.