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Russell Martin says he does not blame Humza Igamane for his situation at Ibrox Rangers head coach Russell Martin believes Hamza Igamane "won't be our player anymore" after the striker reportedly refused to play against St Mirren. The 22-year-old has been linked with French club Lille throughout the summer, and after a bid was rejected last week, the Morocco international refused to come off the bench in the 1-1 draw in Paisley. "We all expect that to come to a close very soon and he won't be our player anymore, " Martin said on the eve of Rangers' Champions League play-off tie with Club Brugge. "[It's] not really [disruptive]. I haven't seen him. He had a scan yesterday and got assessed. And then, obviously, stuff's happening today, so he wasn't in. So, it hasn't been disruptive moving forward at all. "He's got what he wanted. Well, he looks likely to get what he wanted to play somewhere else, and it means we've got some of the money that we wanted for him. " Igamane reportedly told Martin he was injured on Sunday. Asked whether his scan revealed an injury, Martin added: "I expect him to pass his medical. " However, the Rangers head coach was quick to add that he did not blame the Moroccan for the current situation. "It's not a surprise to me, and it's not the player's fault, " he said. "It's really not. It's really difficult for a young man, that doesn't speak the language, that's being told, 'don't worry, your future's going to be elsewhere'. "And then I'm asking him to be all in and do this and this is what we need from you and all that stuff. It's so difficult. I don't take it personally. " How did Celtic let Champions League dream slip? US Open: Battling Harris beaten in straight sets by Auger-Aliassime Potter calls for unity after Bowen's fan row This won't be an ordinary reunion on East Enders! Was Paddy Mayne a soft-spoken leader, or a hell-raiser? A classic Top Gear race to the North Pole The 2003 discovery of a new species of human 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs How did Celtic let Champions League dream slip? How Liverpool wrestled Ngumoha away from Chelsea What next for NFL's most controversial draft pick? Pride, passion & heartbreak - but Newcastle need end to Isak saga In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week 'People looked at me like I was a something, not someone' Teenager Ngumoha scores last-minute winner as Liverpool beat Newcastle. Video Teenager Ngumoha scores last-minute winner as Liverpool beat Newcastle 'A rivalry to run and run - a sensational night at Newcastle' 'Chelsea were angry to lose him' - who is Liverpool's Ngumoha? Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? What we noticed from the Premier League weekend Fleetwood's PGA Tour triumph can open 'floodgates' What does your club need before transfer window shuts? The Hundred tables, top run-scorers & wicket-takers The making of Spain and Arsenal's humble magician England begin World Cup campaign with emphatic victory over USA Video England begin World Cup campaign with emphatic victory over USA US star Maher has Hollywood in sights after offer to join WWE Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.