Ally McCoist believes Rangers could have been doing with Leon Balogun in the heart of defence with Giovanni van Bronckhorst short of options in that area.
John Souttar, Filip Helander and Ben Davies all missed the Champions League showdown with PSV as James Sands deputised alongside Connor Goldson at centre-back. The young USA man also played the same role in last week's clash with Union SG. The Light Blues are still firmly in the tie as they head for the Netherlands after a 2-2 draw.
It was two set piece goals that the hosts lost to their Dutch opponents and rather than Balogun sitting in the stands, McCoist suggested that he could have been playing a starring role as he questioned the decision to let him go in the summer. Former Rangers striker Kenny Miller and host Darrell Currie then questioned whether there was a case to bring him back to the club, given he is currently a free agent.
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McCoist told BT Sport : "Definitely, that is why I mentioned [Leon] Balogun.
"He is sitting up in the stand watching Rangers. I am not sure I would be letting him go. You look at [John] Souttar's injuries and [Filip] Helander obviously."
Darrell Currie then asked: "Are you suggesting sign him up, Ally?"
Kenny Miller chipped in: "I was just about to say, is there a case to actually bring him? He's without a club."
McCoist continued: "Perhaps there is. It is not with hindsight. I was surprised to see him go.
"I really, really was. I tell you what, they could have done with him tonight.
"He's got a height and presence and scores goals in Europe."
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