Balogun In Contention For Rangers Return, Aribo Ruled Out

By Daily sports on August 29, 2020

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has offered some positive news ahead of their Scottish Premiership clash with Hamilton Academical on Saturday, stating Leon Balogun is available for selection, but on the negative side, Joe Aribo will miss the tie.

The Nigerian defender is a summer signing at Ibrox having arrived on a free transfer from Wigan Athletic and settled in immediately, playing the Gers’ first three league games of the season, against Aberdeen, St. Mirren and St. Johnstone, all ending in victories and clean sheets kept.

Balogun, however, missed the next two matches against Livingston and Kilmarnock, which ended in a goalless draw and 2-0 win, respectively, because of a muscle injury.

The 32-year-old defender was seen training with his teammates on Thursday and went on social media to post a picture.

“Back on the pitch with the lads and went straight back to winning ways,” he captioned on Twitter.

Balogun also trained on Friday and Gerrard said in his pre-match press conference that his fitness status will be assessed before the game.

“Leon Balogun is back and trained fully yesterday, and will train again fully this morning. We'll assess his situation before we make a decision in terms of the squad,” Gerrard confirmed.

Gerrard added that Nigeria midfielder Aribo will not be part the squad, alongside Jermain Defoe, but should be ready for the next game against Dundee United.

Aribo, like Balogun, has played in Rangers’ first three games of the season, scoring in the 3-0 victory over St. Johnstone, but missed the following matches with an ankle injury.

“Jermain Defoe and Joe Aribo won’t make the Hamilton game. Both should be ready for the game after,” Gerrard said.

"Allan McGregor has had no reaction and has trained fully all week. (Goal)

•PHOTO: Leon Balogun

Source Daily sports

Posted August 29, 2020


 

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