Frustrated Leon Balogun booted the post and punched the ground after suffering an injury blow for Rangers against Athletic Bilbao.
The centre-back had to be replaced just five minutes into the second half at the San Mames Stadium on Thursday night.
Balogun, who was subbed off for Hamza Igamane, appeared to be holding his jaw as he trudged back to the bench alongside Rangers medical staff.
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After the match, Balogun confirmed the issue as he fractured his cheekbone and had to come off for treatment. He has suffered from the injury three times previously.
"I've fractured my cheekbone again, it is the fourth time in my career I think.
"I knew it straight away and I knew I had to come off. I asked the doc if there was any chance for me to stay on but the pain normally kicks in five or ten minutes after.
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Asked whether his season is over after the blow, Balogun said: "No, I don't think so. We will see how severe but it will probably need a small little surgery, then a few days rest and I can go back on with the mask."
Balogun's anger over the situation was clear to see with TNT Sports cameras picking up the moment he got up to leave the field.
First, the centre-back slammed the ground in anger over having to be replaced before he kicked the post as he walked off the pitch to head back to the bench.
