Queens Park Rangers followers have rising considerations that centre-back Leon Balogun may be a part of Michael Beale and return to Rangers in January.
Balogun was an ever-present within the Ibrox defence underneath each Steven Gerrard and Gio van Bronckhorst, however accidents meant the Nigeria worldwide misplaced his beginning spot and he was on the bench for the Europa League closing in Seville. The the summer season additions of John Souttar and Ben Davies, in addition to Connor Goldson extending his keep within the Scottish Premiership, the Dutchman opted to let the 34-year-old go away Rangers.
Following the defensive shake up, Beale handed the versatile defender a profession lifeline by taking him to Loftus Street the place he grew to become an everyday starter within the English Championship. He made 12 look on the again for Beale as he kickstarted his managerial profession, however with Gerrard's former assistant again at Ibrox R's followers are fearing the worst over their star's future.
Balogun missed the pleasant conflict with Livingston on Tuesday much less that 24 hours after Beale's unveiling as Gentle Blues' boss. When the workforce information emerged for the sport towards David Martindale's aspect the punters have been fast to ask "The place's Balogun?"
Others floated the idea that he would reunited with Beale at Rangers, with one joking: "He is away again to Rangers with Beale." Balogun penned a one-year-deal in the summertime, and with Filip Helander, Souttar, Davies and Goldson all struggling damage woes, the London-based followers reckon a return could possibly be on the playing cards.
The Nigerian additionally hasn't been shy in exhibiting his assist for Rangers, having noticed within the stands as his former teammates took on Union Saint Gilloise within the Champions League playoff. Nonetheless, the explanation for his absence could possibly be much less sinister.
The defender missed the ultimate league sport earlier than the World Cup break with Beale confirming he had suffered a "minor calf damage". Interim boss Paul Corridor may have allowed Balogun further time to show his health earlier than the winter break is over.
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