In a poignant moment at Ibrox, Rangers captain James Tavernier—dressed in a suit rather than his familiar kit—walked out to bid farewell to the home fans, as manager Danny Rohl revealed the reason behind his absence from the matchday squad. "He had a medical issue on Monday unfortunately, and there was a question mark if he'd be available today," Rohl told BBC Scotland, dampening what should have been a celebratory send-off for the club's long-serving leader.

Rohl explained that the decision to keep Tavernier on the sidelines was purely health-related, not a disciplinary matter. "I made my decision he would not start today because he was not 100%. He stayed away from the team today," the German manager stated, addressing swirling rumors of a rift between the two. "There was no conflict. Me as a manager has to make the decision for the starting line-up."

The manager emphasized his desire to give Tavernier a fitting farewell, noting, "It was very clear, I was honest with him to say he would get minutes today because he deserved a great goodbye—as a starter or a sub, it was my decision. It was my wish he played some minutes today." However, the medical issue prevented that from happening, leaving fans to wonder if they've seen the last of their captain on the pitch.

Looking ahead to Rangers' final match of the season at Falkirk on Saturday, Rohl remains uncertain about Tavernier's availability. "The beginning of the week, there was a medical issue. He wanted to have an injection on Tuesday, and I spoke with him. Now he said he moved his injection to Thursday. I can't tell you more," Rohl added, leaving the door open for a potential appearance but offering no guarantees.

For Rangers supporters and those following the club's journey, Tavernier's absence is a stark reminder of the physical toll the season has taken. As the team prepares for their last fixture, all eyes will be on whether their captain can make one final appearance—or if this emotional Ibrox farewell marks the end of an era.