Derek McInnes and Rangers to have close eye on Serbia vs Netherlands after Kosta Nedeljkovic leak
Derek McInnes may get to see Rangers defender Kosta Nedeljkovic in action for Serbia against the Netherlands on Sunday.
The former Aston Villa player has missed the Gers' last four games with injury, but it looks like Veljko Paunovic's team are ready to count on him on 27 September.
Rajko Mitic Stadium will host Xavi's team, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm UK time.
Nedeljkovic hasn't played a single minute under McInnes since the 2-1 win against Falkirk away from Ibrox at the start of September.
Despite the 20-year-old right-back still seemingly recovering at the Glaswegian outfit, he may be in line for a start against the Netherlands.
The Govan side will be monitoring the defender over the next two weeks and will hope he and his international teammates return to the club without any fitness issues.
Kosta Nedeljkovic injury latest ahead of Serbia vs Netherlands
Nedeljkovic wasn't in Serbia's squad against Greece, which raised questions about Paunovic's plan to call him up.
It didn't make sense for the Eagles to take the defender away from Glasgow if they couldn't use him for their Nations League matches.
However, Sportal have now suggested Nedeljkovic could start at right-back against the Oranje.
The Serbian news outlet seems to have leaked the team's starting lineup for the home game and the Gers' summer signing is in from the off.
That would mean Nedeljkovic has possibly returned to full fitness and will be available to play for the Govan side after the international break unless something unforeseen happens.
Why Kosta Nedeljkovic is more important at Ibrox than it seems
Dujon Sterling has changed the perception around him at Rangers after a strong start to the season.
Many fans in G51 have been left frustrated with the right-back's persistent injuries over the last few years, but he seems to have found his rhythm. now.
As things stand, Nedeljkovic wouldn't be the first name on McInnes's team sheet.
Sterling's changed role at Ibrox under the Scottish manager has led to an impressive defensive partnership with Emmanuel Fernandez and Olwethu Makhanya.
The Glaswegian outfit still need to be cautious about the former Chelsea player and McInnes must manage his minutes appropriately.
Nedeljkovic is more important at the Govan side than it seems, as he will regularly need to provide adequate cover for Sterling in the starting lineup.