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Fans react to Liverpool talent Marko Grujic’s performance for Cardiff

Marko Grujic of Liverpool during a pre-season friendly match between Tranmere Rovers and Liverpool at Prenton Park on July 12, 2017 in Birkenhead, ...
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Liverpool loanee continues to feature regularly in the Championship.

Marko Grujic of Liverpool during a pre-season friendly match between Tranmere Rovers and Liverpool at Prenton Park on July 12, 2017 in Birkenhead, England.

Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic was on the teamsheet again for Cardiff City last night as they earned a 1-1 draw with Sheffield United.

The Bluebirds were bidding to extend the gap over Fulham as they battled to secure an automatic promotion spot.

Grujic signed on loan from Liverpool in January and Reds fans were keen to see what he could do after several impressive performances for the under-23s.

Marko Grujic of Cardiff City is tackled by Adama Traore of Middlesbrough during the Sky Bet Championship match between Cardiff City and Middlesbrough at Cardiff City Stadium on February 17,...

He made his international debut for Serbia last Autumn, but a World Cup place is still a little of a long shot.

If he was hoping that he would prove a class above the Championship, it hasn’t quite happened yet.

Grujic has done enough to retain his place in Neil Warnock’s team, but he isn’t having the impact on games he had done at under-23 level.

Cardiff City's Serbian midfielder Marko Grujic (L) vies with Manchester City's German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan during the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Cardiff City...

He managed just a 59 per cent pass completion rate against Sheffield United, and while he did create one chance, both of his goalscoring efforts were off target.

Grujic has one goal in 11 appearances for Cardiff so far, and is perhaps only victim of expectations being too high.

The youngster is still only 21 and playing on loan at a promotion chasing side is a huge experience for him.

Despite this, Grujic’s performance prompted a mixed reaction from supporters…