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Dujon Sterling, the defender for Rangers, was all set to dazzle fans on the field. Yet, just when his moment finally seemed to have arrived, the injury gods thwarted him, forcing him into long-term rehabilitation after surgery. Ouch! Poor guy must be feeling like he’s tiptoeing around on a bunch of those little plastic bricks that kids use to build stuff. Because, let’s face it, Dujon Sterling is no ordinary player. He’s someone who could have made quite a splash in the game. The “stuff” of a Surf City—and this was kind of like “Surf City”—but instead, he’s on the beach somewhere trying to recuperate.

Let’s unpack this: Dujon Sterling isn’t “any old player.” Quite the opposite—he’s a player with the kind of potential that could make quite a stir in the game. We’re talking about a player who, during his prime and in the right regime, could easily be an all-footballer-of-the-year type. (I mean, come on, the guy was simply “electric” on the pitch, and he isn’t even 24 yet!) But during the last regime, at Chelsea, Sterling had two big injuries, and now, after surgery, he’s set “to spend plenty of time on the sidelines,” albeit “still managing to smile through it all,” as noted by the press service of Scottish football writers.

Dujon Sterling, the defender for Rangers, was all set to dazzle fans on the field. Yet, just when his moment finally seemed to have arrived, the injury gods thwarted him, forcing him into long-term rehabilitation after surgery. Ouch! Poor guy must be feeling like he’s tiptoeing around on a bunch of those little plastic bricks that kids use to build stuff. Because, let’s face it, Dujon Sterling is no ordinary player. He’s someone who could have made quite a splash in the game. The “stuff” of a Surf City—and this was kind of like “Surf City”—but instead, he’s on the beach somewhere trying to recuperate.

Let me address the consequences for Rangers, the team for which Dujon Sterling is supposed to bring his all. With the player out for a while, the defense is likely to end up more like Swiss cheese—full of holes and altogether not that reliable. That’s how fans must see it at the moment, at any rate, and they’re probably tearing their hair out just about now, wondering how the team will manage without him. You can imagine what this must be like switching from one backup player to another, and that process is going to happen more than a few times until the team lands on something that works. Neither side is particularly happy with the arrangement.

And let’s talk about what this means for Rangers. With Dujon sidelined for an extended period, their defense might feel more like Swiss cheese—full of holes and not exactly sturdy. Fans are probably pulling their hair out wondering how they’ll cope without him. You know how it goes: one minute you’re dreaming of trophies and glory; the next minute you’re praying your backup players have got their act together.

But hey, it’s not all doom and gloom! This could be a chance for other players to show their mettle—perhaps even to exceed expectations, to shine brightly in his stead. Injuries, after all, are part of the game, and when one key player goes down, another—hopefully—steps up. So while it may appear, on the surface, that the squad will be weaker without Dujon, that might not necessarily be the case long-term. And anyway, this might not be as bad as it seems—yet. Dujon, it seems, is expected to come back stronger.