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Rangers fans react to Borna Barisic’s display vs Progres Niederkorn

Borna Barisic of Rangers in action during the Pre-Season Friendly between Rangers FC and Blackburn Rovers at Ibrox Stadium on July 21, 2019 in Glas...
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The Rangers left-back was substituted off at half-time in Luxembourg.

Rangers' Croatian defender Borna Barisic (L) vies with Villarreal's Spanish forward Gerard Moreno during the UEFA Europa League group G football match between Villarreal CF and Rangers FC...

Some Rangers fans were left less than impressed by the performance of Borna Barisic on Thursday night after he was given an opportunity against Progres Niederkorn.

The left-back offered little in the first half before being hooked at half-time by Steven Gerrard.

That decision may well have been taken in part due to a first half yellow card.

At the time of writing it’s also unclear if he was carrying an injury.

In truth though the Gers did not miss his presence in the slightest after the interval, with Andy Halliday coming on.

It was a pretty tepid performance from Gerrard’s side across the pitch, who could only manage a 0-0 draw on the night.

They couldn’t punish the minnows despite lots of territory, possession and chances, happy to protect their 2-0 first leg lead, which was enough to see them through to the next round.

Barisic has had a difficult year since being signed by the Rangers boss last summer, failing to really establish himself as a first-choice left-back despite a lack of natural cover.

His lack of progress in Glasgow is odd considering he gets a regular game with talented international side Croatia.

Fitness issues and a lack of form have combined to leave some with plenty of questions about his Ibrox future.

Borna Barisic of Rangers FC during the UEFA Europa League Group G match between Villarreal CF and Rangers FC at La Ceramica Stadium on September 20, 2018 in Vila-real, Spain.

Is he a viable choice in the position as the Gers enter a massively important season?

Some fans have their doubts, with this lot taking to Twitter on Thursday evening to share their thoughts on the player…

Alfredo Morelos of Rangers celebrates with Borna Barisic and Ryan Jack after scores the opening goal during the Scottish Cup 5th Round Replay between Rangers and Kilmarnock at Ibrox...