I'm Not Surprised To See Balogun Playing As Right Back - Rohr

    I'm Not Surprised To See Balogun Playing As Right Back - Rohr By Sampson Adedeji Nigeria's Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has described defender Leon Balogun playing as a right back not a surprise for him, BSNSports.com.ng reports. The lanky centre back was deployed in the last league match to play as right back for his team Rangers FC due to the injury that ravaged the team. Balogun was singled out for praise by the club gaffer Steven Gerrard for the way be adapted to the position. Rohr while speaking England news outlet Daily Record, he explained that he has seen Balogun playing in similar role while he was in the German Bundesliga with Mainz 05. " “I have known Balogun for a very long time. He has a German mentality and has good speed which is very important for a central defender or full back as he can play both positions. There is no difference for Leon Balogun playing at right back for Rangers just now because he’s played there before, for Nigeria and in Germany sometimes. “He’s quick and intelligent and can change his position very quickly. For me, he’s strong enough to play either position. In the 2018 World Cup he played at the right of a three-man central defence so not quite a right back. “I watched him playing in Germany for Mainz before I joined the Nigerian national team so I knew all about the boy. He was born in Germany and speaks German so we have a good relationship. “Leon has a very good character and self confidence and I was happy when he moved to Glasgow Rangers because he didn’t play enough in England. “Leon is one of the leaders in my group and I’m happy he has had success in European competition with Rangers. He is also one of my vice captains, we have a young team in Nigeria and he is an experienced player which is vital," Rohr said.