Bojan Miovski has been dropped by North Macedonia for their Nations League match in Scotland, with manager Goce Sedloski confirming the decision was due to his lack of playing time at Rangers.
The 27-year-old has been a key figure for his national team since his debut five years ago, earning 45 caps. However, he has been reduced to a bit-part role at Rangers under Derek McInnes, playing just 72 minutes in total all season for the Ibrox club.
Limited role at Ibrox
The former Girona striker has made eight appearances off the bench, mostly for very short periods, although he did score a vital last-gasp winner against St Mirren in September, his only goal of the season.
Despite featuring for North Macedonia in all four Nations League games, including starting the 2-0 defeat to Scotland in Skopje, he was not included in their squad for their final two matches, one of which is at Hampden.
Manager explains decision
Sedloski said: "Miovski has not had playing time at Glasgow Rangers for a long time, that's why I decided on the four strikers I selected. He has not been deleted from the squad - when he has more playing time and when he plays, he will get a call-up.
"There is no anger about the decision. I have always decided to select those who are playing and I will continue that way. Those who do not play in the teams will not be called up.
"Let's fix the mistakes we made here against Scotland. We are playing against a strong team like Scotland and we need to forget about our recent form and give everything."
Struggles for North Macedonia
North Macedonia have not scored in eight games and have failed to win a match in their last dozen outings.
