“SAD NEWS For Gers” – Rangers New Signing Announced Recently Suffers UNEXPECTED INJURY Ahead of UCL Qualifiers and It’s a Nasty Head Injury That Could Sideline Him for a Long Period

Nasser Djiga Suffers Freak Knock on First Day as Rangers Gear Up for European Push

Nasser Djiga’s first day as a Rangers player did not quite go to plan. The Burkinabe international defender, who arrived at Ibrox this week on a season-long loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers, suffered an unexpected injury during his maiden training session on Tuesday.

Djiga, 22, was taking part in a routine passing drill when he picked up a nasty head knock that temporarily forced him out of training. Rangers’ medical staff were quick to respond, bandaging him up pitchside before clearing him to rejoin the session later that day.

Sources close to the club say the injury is not expected to rule him out of any upcoming fixtures. That’s a relief for new manager Russell Martin, who will need all his options as Rangers navigate a demanding start to the campaign.

Rangers drew 2-2 with Club Brugge at Ibrox on Sunday in Martin’s first match in charge — a pre-season friendly that offered glimpses of promise but also underlined the work still to be done. Next up, the Scottish side face Panathinaikos later this month in the first leg of their Champions League second qualifying round tie. Djiga is expected to be available for that crucial clash and could make his competitive debut against the Greek outfit.

The towering centre-half joins a squad undergoing significant surgery this summer. He is the sixth new signing brought in under Martin, who is under no illusions about the challenge of reclaiming the Premiership title from Celtic. Rangers finished last season trailing their Glasgow rivals, and the gap needs closing fast.

Alongside Djiga, the club has moved to add Lyall Cameron, Max Aarons, Joe Rothwell, Emmanuel Fernandez and Thelo Aasgaard in recent weeks. The message is clear: Martin wants depth, energy and more experience across the board as he rebuilds a side capable of toppling Celtic’s domestic dominance and making a real impact in Europe.

Djiga’s track record will give Rangers supporters some encouragement. The Burkina Faso international has already sampled football in several demanding leagues, including spells with Swiss side Basel, France’s Nîmes and Red Star Belgrade in Serbia. He made the switch to the Premier League in January and, though he found game time limited at Wolves, he remains highly rated for his physical presence and composure on the ball.

Rangers insiders believe the young defender’s varied experience could prove invaluable this season, particularly if he settles quickly into Martin’s tactical system. With Champions League qualifiers looming, there is little time for hesitation.

As Rangers build up to that first leg against Panathinaikos, Djiga will hope Tuesday’s scare proves to be the only bump in the road. For now, the Ibrox faithful will be eager to see if their new-look squad can hit the ground running — and whether Djiga can play his part in a campaign that demands both resilience and results.