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FORMER Rangers loan star Vladimir Weiss won't be in action against Scotland for Slovakia after he was arrested by police.

The winger, who now plays for Al Gharafa in Qatar, was dropped from the Slovakia squad after he was taking into custody on Sunday.

Weiss reportedly refused to take a breathalyser and blood test after he was stopped by police in Bratislava.

Scotland take on Slovakia next Tuesday, three days after they face Lithuania at Hampden.

His manager Jan Kozak confirmed that he was left out of the squad and said: “Regarding Vladimir Weiss, we tried to contact him but unfortunately we failed.

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“We got in touch with his lawyer who said he would be with us in a short time.

“I'll talk to him. Regardless of whether he is guilty or innocent, I decided that he will not play in the next two matches because we need to work in peace.

“We’ll see how the investigation goes and then we will draw conclusions.

“He is a valuable player for us, a key player.

“But Slovakia has enough quality football players, and others must be given a chance.”