The real reason why Derek McInnes green-lit Thelo Aasgaard exit at Rangers
Derek McInnes was influential as Thelo Aasgaard left Rangers for Anderlecht in the transfer window.
The Gers sanctioned the Norway international's exit on an initial loan deal with an option to buy.
While the Scottish manager seemed to be a fan of the 24-year-old at the start of the summer, he ended up leaving after just one full season with the Light Blues.
Aasgaard's time at Ibrox was mixed and he's now looking to make a mark in Belgium at Anderlecht.
After starting the opening game of the season, the Norwegian midfielder's influence slowly diminished before McInnes parted ways with him.
The ex-Hearts boss' decision opened the door for the former Luton Town ace to take on a fresh challenge in Belgium.
What really led to Thelo Aasgaard exit at Rangers
Aasgaard's start to life at Anderlecht hasn't been the best and the Gers may have made the right call this summer.
What may leave the Light Blues a bit concerned is that if the Norway international doesn't convince at Lotto Park, the Belgian club could opt not to sign him permanently.
According to the Rangers Review on 24 September, Aasgaard was allowed to leave because McInnes favoured a different profile of individual attacker.
On the other hand, Minsu Kim is seen as a better fit for the Scottish manager's system at the Govan side.
The Norwegian ace didn't really win over fans at Ibrox after being a regular in the first-team last season and many weren't bothered by his departure.
What Derek McInnes can't afford at Ibrox ahead of January
With the mood at Rangers at an all-time high after back-to-back wins over Celtic, McInnes certainly won't want to get carried away.
There's still a long way to go in the season, but the Gers have set themselves up to challenge for every domestic title.
One of the few things that could derail the Light Blues' campaign in the coming months is injuries, especially in defence.
Dujon Sterling, Emmnuel Fernandez, Olwethu Mkhanya and James Penrice have been absolutely brilliant in recent weeks.
The two centre-backs have formed a great partnership, but if either of them picks up an injury, McInnes might find himself in trouble.
Ben Godfrey hasn't played much since his fitness issue at the start of the season and John Souttar is out of the Scottish manager's plans.
McInnes doesn't have adequate depth at centre-back, and the ex-Hearts boss will surely be hoping his defenders stay fit, at least until January, when reinforcements could be signed.