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Russell Martin says any issue with Nico Raskin is resolved Rangers head coach Russell Martin says Nico Raskin will not be in the squad to face Hearts this weekend despite his situation being "resolved". The Belgian international was left out of the Ibrox side's 0-0 draw with Celtic before the international break, during which he scored for his country in a 6-0 win over Kazakhstan. The 24-year-old was one of Rangers' best players last season but has fallen out of favour under the former Scotland defender. "He won't be in the squad tomorrow, " Martin explained. "We have a lot of conversations, as we do with every player, but he's back training with the squad, which is a good step. And now, like every player really, he has a duty to make sure that he earns the trust of all his other team-mates and the coaching staff and the staff in the building to help us win football matches. "It's the same for every player here. He obviously played for his country during the week. " Martin is still waiting for his first Premiership win as Rangers head coach following four draws opening his league tenure. But despite Raskin, who joined from Standard Liege in 2023, being one of the key players since coming to Glasgow, there appears no rush to usher him back into the squad. "We have to be on the pitch with trust and feeling and clarity and that's it, " said Martin. "And I think the most important thing is that Nico knows why, the players know why, and we all move forward. "It is resolved because he's still here and he's training with the group now, so it's fine. It's never a personal thing, it's always professional. My job is to do what I feel is best for the team, for the club. It's not about me, it's not about Nico, it's about everyone. "I think we have to win football matches, it's as simple as that. The fans will be happy if the team is winning matches and playing in a way that they're enjoying and we have to get to that as quickly as we possibly can. " Visit our Rangers page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Rangers news notifications in the BBC Sport app Premier League news conferences: Wissa & Ramsey injured; Delap out for up to 12 weeks White in fiery exchange with reporter in Vegas Centimetre by centimetre - how Duplantis became a world star Preview the riotous new drama from the creator of Happy Valley Wayne Rooney on Premier League drama and wild career moments It's 1986 and the big news is happening behind the camera. .. Should we be eating breakfast? '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 The making of 'showman' Duplantis - and how high can he go? Me or Garnacho? Rooney decides on superior bicycle kick. Video Me or Garnacho? Rooney decides on superior bicycle kick Auld enemies to old news, but Scotland aim to reignite rivalry The acid attack that drove Newcastle's Wissa to succeed Five things to look out for in EFL with new records and derby delights Could protests lead to Vuelta being abandoned? 'I'm even better than last year! ' - Hodgkinson gears up for Tokyo. Video'I'm even better than last year! ' - Hodgkinson gears up for Tokyo 'Five guys with balaclavas' - ex-Liverpool defender Wisdom on being stabbed In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Fan takes catch despite being on crutches. Video Fan takes catch despite being on crutches The must-watch events at the World Championships The Whole 10 Yards. Video The Whole 10 Yards 'Playing perfectly' - how does Alcaraz rank v men's tennis legends at 22? 'I want to change the game' - meet Black Ferns star Miller 'Take back little Molly' - Mc Cann takes pay cut to box Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.