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Robin Propper was forced out of Rangers' Europa League tie with Fenerbahce through injury, but not because of an opponent, but a teammate.
The Dutch defender had to make his way off in the first leg of the last 16 tie when his own goalkeeper, Jack Butland, made the ill-advised decision to rush out of his goal.
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Propper was battling Youssef En-Nesyri for a ball forward when Butland rushed out and headbutted his teammate in painful scenes.
After receiving treatment, Propper somehow left the pitch of his own accord, although he looked shaken up.
Reacting to the incident, Rangers legend Ally McCoist said: "Communicate! You don’t come half way… it looks a really painful one.
“The goalkeeper’s got to stay where he is and let Propper head it back to him and deal with it.”
The match was 1-0 to Rangers when the incident occurred in the 18th minute, with the hosts equalising straight after through Alexander Djiku.
Vaclav Cerny then restored the visitor’s lead for a 2-1 half-time lead.
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