backup 4,724 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Rangers defender Borna Barisic has insisted Steven Gerrard hasn't told him he's for sale and stressed he sees his future at Ibrox. The Croatian international's future was reportedly in doubt after Ibrox boss Gerrard was far from impressed at the performances of Barisic, Eros Grezda and Kyle Lafferty in a recent friendly against Liverpool. Gerrard warned: "If there are players I don’t need, it’s easy to address that. I’ll show the players an honesty and respect. If there’s someone who I don’t feel I can give happiness to, in terms of game time, then I’ll tell him. Then the decision’s out of my hands." And Barisic also failed to impress the Rangers boss when he returned injured from a Euro 2020 qualifier for Croatia in March. However, the former Osijek player insists Gerrard hasn't read the riot act to him and he still believes he will be a key part of his squad. Barisic said: "This has been taken out of context. The only truth here is that I have been injured and I have found it hard to get into the team that is in great shape. "We've won five in a row and conceded just one goal, so of course it's not easy to get back into the team. "Rangers are a big club with great players and it's not easy to get back into the side. "As far as my relationship with the coach, it's all great with me. "I had two weeks out because of my injury with the national team. I got back training and played in a friendly match. "I admit it took me a while to restore my physical condition and that's very important in the Scottish League. "Now everything is ok and I feel great. I was on the bench in the last game and we have the derby with celtic coming up this week." And Barisic tried to clarify what happened when he returned injured from international duty in a match against Hungary. He explained: "Yes, Rangers were angry, but there was a misunderstanding. "Everything was eventually sorted and now there's no problem in that regard. "We play Wales soon and that is a very hard game for us." Barisic is friendly with celtic rivals Filip Benkovic and Jozo Simunovic. But, in an interview in Croatian publication Sportske Jutarnj, he admitted the friendship does have its limits. He said: "No, I did not congratulate them on being champions. "I didn't even congratulate Jozo Simunovic on his goal against Aberdeen." Blumhoilann and Bobby Hume 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 33,993 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Good news. He’s got talent, just need to get him physically and mentally sorted. Didn’t think we’d just write him off. bornabear, Scott1872 and Bobby Hume 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,253 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 The fact he made the bench on Sunday suggests he's not one of those who completely fucked it in the unders game against Liverpool. Perhaps he was the one who apologised. He has talent and the physique needed, but thats just not enough for the game here. Time will tell whether he also has the mental strength required to succeed. Blumhoilann 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefootwillie 1,518 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I hope he comes through this season LB is a big weakness in the team. Saying that we need to sign another LB ,while Flannigan and Halliday have done ok there they are not natural LBs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 He’s a talent but he needs to man up if he’s going to play for us and Croatia. Bobby Hume 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman36 3,453 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Not congratulating Simunovic on scoring a goal - staunch Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper007 45 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Hope he stays - there's a player in there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gj923 1,457 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Its good to read that as with any foreign player it will take a while to adapt to the Scottish game not to mention when its with the old firm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Soprano 22,428 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 He’s no sasa papac Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
16BlueSherbert90 19,175 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 As much as I like the idea that he may not have congratulated his fellow Croatians that play for the taigs, not sure what the relevance is in an article? Seems a bit of an unnecessary add on to bait us for clicks. If he is looking to stay then that's a positive, if he is seriously getting his fitness levels up to speed for this upcoming season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzalivesforever 1,985 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, Junior Soprano said: He’s no sasa papac Papac was Bosnian for a start 😎 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giffnockger 4,840 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Still fancy him to come good. terry739 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 34,987 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Reads to me like he’s the one that’s thought to himself better buck up my ideas and play for this manager and club if I want to get a big money move somewhere, win trophies and still get into the Croatia squad. Think the others who played in that game are done though Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiverpoolBlue 1,394 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 22 minutes ago, Sweettartangirl said: As much as I like the idea that he may not have congratulated his fellow Croatians that play for the taigs, not sure what the relevance is in an article? He was most likely asked the question! LaudrupsPatrickBoots 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 81,468 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Meh Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,142 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Let the guy get a full pre-season with his team mates and then judge him from there. We need a player like him if we’re going to persist with this formation we are playing. Bobby Hume and Fred H Crawford 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
16BlueSherbert90 19,175 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Just now, LiverpoolBlue said: He was most likely asked the question! Yes I get that....but It's not relevant to the initial reason for the article though is it. We don't need to know whether he is friends with them and whether or not he congratulated them because it would be sort of expected if they play together in the international team - if that makes sense. Anyway, by the by I suppose. Just hope Barisic is serious about getting himself fit if he is staying. LiverpoolBlue 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mor3los_1 3,672 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Seems like he was the only one to apologize which is interesting. It's obviously a position we are weak in, Flanagan and Halliday can't be first choice Would like him to get a good pre season and run of games. Look at the difference in Morelos with a good pre season, half the forum were wanting him shifted after last season and UFA Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalfollower 1,543 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Definitely a player there. When he’s good he’s always in the right place when defending and attacking. Could be that the game in Scotland takes some getting used to. Its not everywhere that hard men thugs are better thought of than good technical footballers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 63,953 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Being kept out of the team by Flanagan sums it up. Cash in whilst we can. Valance1690 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackAlex93 10,897 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I will judge him next season if he is still here Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reformation Bear 6,453 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Trying to bolt the excuses gate closed after the opportunity horse has disappeared from the paddock and careering towards the distant horizon is always an interesting but fruitless exercise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,253 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 20 minutes ago, Reformation Bear said: Trying to bolt the excuses gate closed after the opportunity horse has disappeared from the paddock and careering towards the distant horizon is always an interesting but fruitless exercise. Aye, neigh bother mate. Tiger Shaw, TheCutch, BrotherTJ and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,016 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Prso's headband said: Think the others who played in that game are done though Hopefully, especially Lafferty, the guy’s an absolute arsehole. Malvern and Prso's headband 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philiprfc 1,799 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Junior Soprano said: He’s no sasa papac Papac took a season and new manager to get going. cascadeshrimp and stewaj3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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