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Former Blackburn Robers and Birmingham Metropolis midfielder Barry Ferguson has identified the issues which have impressed him about Glasgow Rangers defender Leon Balogun, Soccernet.ng reviews
Balogun returned to Rangers on July 12, 2023, for a second spell, a 12 months after departing as a free agent.
The Nigeria worldwide gained the Scottish Premiership and the Scottish Cup in his first stint with the Gers. He additionally performed an important function in serving to Rangers attain the ultimate of the UEFA Europa League.
The 35-year-old centre-back was, nevertheless, allowed to go away in 2022 when Rangers failed to increase his expiring contract.
Balogun joined Queens Park Rangers that summer season however struggled with health points and solely made 13 league appearances for the membership.
However the Tremendous Eagles defender confirmed sufficient high quality to persuade then-QPR coach Michael Beale to take him again to Rangers when he was appointed because the Gentle Blues’ supervisor.
Since his return to Rangers, Balogun has solely been used as a backup possibility, with the previous Mainz defender enjoying 5 video games.
Apparently, Rangers have gained all these matches and saved clear sheets in three, with Balogun impressing in all.
Ferguson has hailed Balogun for his glorious performances, admitting that he was baffled when Rangers parted methods with the previous Brighton star in 2022.
The Rangers legend additionally identified that he has been happy with Balogun’s no-nonsense defending type and bodily attributes.
“I like him, I like the best way he comes throughout and I like him as a participant,” Ferguson stated on the Go Radio Soccer Present, as per InsideFutball.
“I stated that when Rangers let him go right down to QPR on a free switch, I used to be shocked.
“Leon Balogun isn’t going to play each single sport, however he is an excellent backup.
“And since he has come again to the staff, I’ve been so impressed with him.
“No-nonsense defender; huge, robust, highly effective and he’s fairly first rate on the ball.”
Balogun has made 70 appearances in whole for Rangers, scoring two targets and managing three assists.
The Tremendous Eagles star may add to that tally when Rangers head to Pittodrie on Sunday afternoon to tackle Aberdeen.
