Rangers defender Leon Balogun suffered a fractured cheekbone during the Europa League quarter-final loss to Athletic Bilbao, forcing him to exit the game early. Despite the injury, Balogun remains optimistic that it may not prematurely end his season. This setback marks the fourth time in his career that he has endured such an injury, indicating a potential need for surgery and a brief recovery period before returning to play with a protective mask.
With five Scottish Premiership matches left, Rangers face a trophy-less season following their defeat in Spain. Balogun acknowledged the team's lack of quality in the match and admitted that Bilbao proved to be the superior side on the day. Despite initial hopes for a fortunate outcome, Rangers fell short of expectations, emphasizing the need for improvement in their performances moving forward.