Press conference – Player contracts, fitness updates and team news for Livi

Update from today’s press conference

James Tavernier very happy at the club and contract talks are ongoing, doesn’t see himself going anywhere else and is focused on tomorrow

Giovanni Van Bronckhorst

Rabbi Matondo is fine but tomorrow is too soon, will join the squad on Sunday ahead of Tuesday

Alex Lowry is back and gaining his fitness training with the B team (where he will get game time and fitness)

Alfredo Morelos is recovering really well, named in Euro squad and that is his aim. Will be available very soon

Filip Helander has no time on his return, still to be assessed and see where he is fitness wise

Kemar Roofe is back training on Grass and ahead of Filip but also no time on his return to fitness

Ridvan Yilmaz will travel to Glasgow tomorrow and join the group Sunday

Niko Katic been told his future lies elsewhere and will not be at Rangers. Glen Middleton will join Dundee United imminently

August vital but will take games step by step, well prepared and Gio is happy with the squad and strength in positions we have

Very hopeful on Kent and Morelos renewal, would like both to stay