Rangers: Doubt surrounds the ‘direction’ of Derek Cornelius’ career

Cornelius, the only left-back in the first team, has made 11 appearances for Rangers, all but one as a starter, and until his injury, he made four starts and made six substitute appearances under Ruhl after the German took charge in October.

However, Ruhl confirmed that despite Rangers entering an important part of the season as they look to overtake leaders Heart of Midlothian and defending champions Celtic, the defender has been allowed to miss the visit of Aberdeen on Saturday.

He added: “Today he will travel to the national team.” “It gave him the opportunity to go early to the national team.

“I’ve had two conversations in the last two days with Derek. I’ll have a conversation when he comes back from the national team again.

“All of this stuff is between me and Derek, it’s between us, and that’s very important. I have my principles, and that’s very important.”

Marsh revealed that he had also spoken to Ruhl in an attempt to help resolve the situation.

“I think Derek and myself are very clear, which is why we need to have another conversation after the international break and then we will see in which direction things go,” Ruhl said.

“I think we talked to Jesse two or three times. I know him well, we’re good friends, we trust each other.”

“In the end, it’s about the club, Rangers are on the other side, and that’s important too.”

Ruhl stressed that he knows “what it means to play in a World Cup” and that “I will support Derek” to ensure he is “available” for this summer’s finals for one of the tournament’s host nations.