SNS GroupRangers have been dealt a blow with news that Dujon Sterling has been ruled out long-term with an ankle injury.
The versatile player was stretchered off late into the team’s 0-0 draw with Athletic Bilbao at Ibrox on Thursday night, and manager Barry Ferguson had said Sterling would need a scan to assess the damage.
The scan took place on Friday morning and it’s been revealed that the 25-year-old is going to be out for a significant number of games.
“I just got a bit of bad news about Dujon – he’s going to be out long term. He’s had a serious one,” Ferguson told Sky Sports.
“I’m devastated for him for a few reasons. He’s come in and been immense for me at the back. He’s had his injury issues and now we need to suffer another lengthy spell on the sidelines, which I’m devastated about. We’ll get around him, he’s a popular member of the dressing room and has been a big player for me.
“We just need to 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.”
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