Rangers youngster Nathan Patterson has pulled out of the Scotland squad ahead of Tuesday night's game against Austria.
The full back was in inspired form during Saturday's win over Moldova and played a big part in the only goal of the game, with Steve Clarke branding him 'excellent'.
But now he's one of three players who have left the group with Norwich's Kenny McLean and Newcastle's Ryan Fraser also out of the trip to Austria.
It's a huge blow for the Ibrox defender who could now face a race to be fit for Rangers game against St Johnstone on Saturday afternoon.
The Ibrox men travel to Perth hoping to pick up where they left off before the international break but could have to do so without Patterson.
Rangers could have James Tavernier back after his Covid absence with the defender confirming he was back in full training on Monday.
He said: "My health is good, thank you. I can't wait to get back into training. I've had a couple of sessions so far.
"I'm back in normal tomorrow. Can't wait.
"I'm feeling better now. It's been pretty bad. I think I've had all of it (symptoms) except the temperature.
"I still don't have my taste back. I was meant to go out for a family dinner but didn't see much point if I can't taste anything."
Patterson has been replaced in the Scotland squad by Hibs defender Paul McGinn.
