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This video can not be played 'We will have a conversation' - Rohl on Cornelius Head coach Danny Rohl has cast doubt on Derek Cornelius' future with Rangers after admitting that the on-loan Marseille centre-half has been training alone and has been released early to join up with Canada's national squad. The 28-year-old, who Rangers brought in last summer with an option to buy, has not featured since picking up a long-term injury on international duty in November. National head coach Jesse Marsch suggested this week that Cornelius has been training with Rangers' youth team. Asked about the defender's status, Rohl replied: "He trained with us, and then the last couple of days more individual, and then we will see after the international break in which direction it goes. " D-day for Livi in Kilmarnock; Mc Innes & Stewart in focus 'St Mirren want to interview Dunfermline's Lennon' - gossip Cornelius, the one left-sided centre-back in the first-team squad, has made 11 appearances for Rangers, all but one as a starter, and up until his injury made four starts and a substitute appearance in the six games under Rohl after the German took charge in October. However, Rohl has confirmed that, despite Rangers entering a crucial part of the season as they look to overtake leaders Heart of Midlothian and reigning champions Celtic, the defender has been allowed to miss Saturday's visit by Aberdeen. "He will travel today to the national team, " he said. "I gave him the opportunity to go earlier to the national team. "I had two conversations in the last couple of days with Derek. I will have a conversation when he comes back from the national team again. "All these things between Derek and me, it's between us, this is crucial. I have my principles, this is very important. " Listen: Rangers v Aberdeen 21/03/26 Marsh had revealed that he had also spoken to Rohl in attempt to help resolve the situation. "I think Derek and my person are very clear and it's the reason we need after the international break one more conversation and then we will see in which direction this goes, " Rohl said. "I think it was two or three times with Jesse in the conversation. I know him very well, we are good friends, we trust each other. "In the end, it's about the club, Rangers on the other side, and this is also important. " Rohl stressed that he knows "what it means to play a World Cup" and that "I will support Derek" to make sure "he is available" for this summer's finals for one of the tournament hosts. Podcast: It's the SPFL Weekend Preview 20/03/26 Alexander-Arnold not in 35-man split England squad O'Sullivan makes highest-ever break with historic 153 Culture or cult? Ashes review signals Bazball overtime Watch every episode of the award-winning gangster saga The true story of Birmingham's most notorious gang Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan discuss their intense new film Cillian Murphy curates a Peaky Blinders mixtape '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 Man Utd prodigy still too young to play senior football How Gray is proving a shining light in Tottenham's season of turmoil 'I thought I'd be bleeped by BBC' - but Hunt's words resonate Salah scores 50th Champions League goal with 'vintage' strike Video Salah scores 50th Champions League goal with 'vintage' strike Newcastle collapse at Nou Camp as Barcelona score seven. Video Newcastle collapse at Nou Camp as Barcelona score seven Weekly sports quiz: Who is youngest top-flight scorer? Football In 10 Years: When Hugh met Jacqui met Nedum met Rory. .. Video Football In 10 Years: When Hugh met Jacqui met Nedum met Rory. .. Afcon final chaos - key questions answered What's behind Super League's injury crisis? Why ex-Palace winger Olise is now in Ballon d'Or contention at Bayern 'Being in Manchester has made me love nature so much more' Video'Being in Manchester has made me love nature so much more' Inside the state school at the top of English rugby union 'Looking like the Hamilton of old' and potential rule changes - F1 Q&A Chelsea's cheating - was a fine too lenient? 'Haaland of rugby' - how Bielle-Biarrey has stormed stage Another compelling Players - but why is it unlikely to ever be a major? Have Old Firm wrestled title momentum away from Hearts? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.