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Dr Rajpal Brar

Wed 19 February 2025 12:40, UK

Rangers defender Dujon Sterling seems to have misfortune with knocks which have led to an increased risk of injury, according to Dr Rajpal Brar.

The injury expert claims this has caused him to lose fitness, which is why he’s been suffering multiple setbacks at Ibrox this season.

His last appearance for the Bears was at the start of January, in the 3-3 draw against Hibs at Easter Road.

Dujon Sterling battling fitness issues at Rangers

While the 25-year-old has played 16 league games, just eight of them have been starts and he’s not been available as much as Philippe Clement would have wanted.

He’s also been deployed as a midfielder by the Belgian and his absence has been felt amid the recent injury crisis at Auchenhowie.

With the St Mirren clash at Ibrox on 22 February, the Englishman is not expected to be available.

Speaking about this situation, Dr Brar, a doctor in physical therapy and a sports scientist, exclusively told Ibrox News:

“Sounds like it’s a combination of some misfortune with knocks and then some injury cycles with losing fitness which leads to increased risk.

“The club also don’t have many other options at his position which can naturally lead to rushing back.

“Not saying that he was or wasn’t, just that it’s a natural inclination.

“If the return to training timeline holds, I’d expect him to make his first team return come the end of February so he’s likely to miss the next one as well, unfortunately.“

Dujon Sterling may not have a future at Ibrox

It makes sense for the Ibrox outfit to consider life without Sterling ahead of the 2025/26 season.

As Dr Brar has mentioned, he has struggled to keep himself fit and has been a liability for the club – something they can ill afford.

His contract runs out in 2027 so if they are to put him on the market in the summer, they can get a decent fee for him.

Whether or not there is an adequate interest in him, remains to be seen.