Rangers defender Dujon Sterling will undergo surgery on an Achilles injury that will rule him out “long term”.
The 25-year-old was was stretchered off in their Europa League draw with Athletic Club at Ibrox on Thursday, forcing them to see out the game with nine players following Robin Propper’s early red card.
Head coach Barry Ferguson says he is “devastated” at the news, with Sterling only returning to action last month after a foot injury that forced him to miss 12 matches.
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Dujon Sterling was stretchered off during Rangers’ Europa League draw with Athletic Club
“He’s going to be long-term, he’s a serious one,” Ferguson told Sky Sports News.
“He’s come in and I think he’s been immense for me at the back. He’s had his injury issues and now he’ll need to suffer another lengthy time on the sidelines, which I’m devastated about
“But listen, that’s football, we need to move on. We’ll get round about Dujon because he’s a popular member of the dressing room.
Barry Ferguson is “devastated” to lose Dujon Sterling to injury
“He’s been a big player for me and we just need to make sure we get him back fit as quickly as we can.
“I don’t know exactly [how long he will be out for] but I mean long term. I’m no medical expert but I’ve spoken to the doctor, he’ll go for surgery on Monday and we’ll just need to wait and see how that surgery goes.”
More to follow.
