Rangers manager Walter Smith is still waiting for an explanation from Madjid Bougherra for his late return from international duty.
The defender was expected to report back to Murray Park on Friday after helping Algeria qualify for the World Cup but failed to show on time. It was the third time the Scottish champions have encountered the same problem with the highly-rated centre-half this season.
"I'll probably speak to him today at some stage," said Smith on Monday, ahead of Tuesday's Champions League tie with Stuttgart.
Bougherra returned late from international duty ahead of the goalless draw with Motherwell in September, before missing a game at St Johnstone a month later, claiming his possessions, including his passport, were stolen on that occasion.
Smith added: "It's obviously a concern but it's happened and we just have to handle it. We'll just get on with it.
"We are not the first club it's happened to and we won't be the last.
"We've not selected the team yet and we will sit down and do that after training."
Bougherra's latest indiscretion could pave the way for 17-year-old Danny Wilson to make his second appearance in the competition.
He impressed on his Champions League debut against Unirea Urziceni and Smith has no fears about keeping him in the team for the visit of Stuttgart.
"If he is called upon to play, he is ready to play," said the Rangers boss.
