Queens Park Rangers boss Gareth Ainsworth has shown his support to under-fire Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com.
Balogun was at loggerhead with the club fan last week after the team suffered a 1-0 loss to Wigan and this has led to criticism on him by some section of the fans but he has since apologized to the fans.
Speaking before Friday’s’s pre-match conference, head coach of QPR Gareth Ainsworth came out in defense of Balogun while stating the player’s commitment to the club.
“It was probably a breakdown in communication at the end of a game where we’ve lost and people shouting at each other from 25 yards while people are shouting around them. That’s all it is.
“It showed the passion for football. Leon is 100% committed to this football club. He’s a top guy.”
“I have sat down with him and talked to him about how he plays and told him what I thought of him. He went through a tough injury and it has been hard for him.
“I think the frustrations of that time out and not being able to contribute didn’t help, but he is a proper professional and a player you want in the trenches with you and I am pleased he is back.
“I think he’s a real leader and this club has lacked leaders and characters for one reason or another, and when the going gets tough you need these leaders and Leon is one of those”, he told West London Sports.
Balogun was in the starting lineup as QPR fell to a 2-0 defeat against Preston.
By Oluwayemi Omolagba
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