What we should do to beat Celtic to title subsequent season – Rangers’ Leon Balogun

Tremendous Eagles and Rangers central defender, Leon Aderemi Balogun, has highlighted what Rangers should do to finish Celtic dominance within the SPFL, Soccernet.ng reviews.

The 35-year-old rejoined the Gers on a free switch from Queens Park Rangers final summer time however struggled to get into the crew. He spent most of his time on the bench earlier than a purple patch in the direction of the top of the season noticed him get rewarded with a brand new contract, extending his keep on the membership for one more yr.

Rangers had been on target for a home double however a dip in momentum noticed their rivals -Celtic, raise each titles, leaving a bitter aftertaste on the tongue of the gamers and followers likewise.

Balogun, who’s now one of many older gamers within the crew, revealed the crew ought to do higher in dealing with stress subsequent season in the event that they’re to face an opportunity in opposition to Celtic.

“Most likely that’s probably the most very important half to take a look at. We did give them a great race ultimately, there was a title race and I believe it’s honest to say that each groups weren’t at their finest all through the entire season which most likely made it that tight on the finish, however once more, that they had that edge over us and that’s what we have to deal with particularly. It may be stress, mentality, or confidence however no matter it’s we’ve got to verify we get this out of the system in pre-season. The sooner the higher after which off to a great begin,” the previous Mainz 05 defender mentioned in quotes revealed by Football Scotland.

In 5 conferences in opposition to Celtic within the just-concluded season, Rangers didn’t win one of many Previous Agency derby video games, together with a pivotal one within the Scottish Cup remaining, and that’s not a great feat for a crew that wishes to win titles.

“If you wish to be the champion, you must beat your rival. It was a race between us two and there was a stumble. We’ve to verify there’s not one other one this season,” the previous Brighton and Hove Albion defender added.

Balogun final performed for the Tremendous Eagles of their AFCON qualifier in opposition to Sao Tome and Principe in 2022.