“He can’t even get picked to play at East Fife” – A lot of Gers fans do not understand why the Croatian national team have called up Borna Barisic.
The 26-year-old left-back has seriously struggled in Scotland and he finds himself third-choice behind Jon Flanagan, who is mainly a right-back, and Andy Halliday – who is usually a midfielder.
Barisic did not even get a game in the Betfred Cup on Sunday – despite Steven Gerrard making ten changes to his side.
Many Rangers fans are therefore baffled at this call-up – as they see him as one of their worst players.
See the best of the reaction below.
????????Borna Barišić has been selected for the Croatia squad as they prepare to face Slovakia and Azerbaijan in the @EuroQualifiers. https://t.co/8gV7jSJMML
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) August 19, 2019
Must be having some season for the colts
— Nevermind1911 (@Nevermind19111) August 19, 2019
Not sure why but hey ho. Croatia must be lacking in LB globally because he is garbage
— Colin (@BofHighlander) August 19, 2019
I know, baffling
— Jardel Loyal Craigyy (@PaleriderCraig) August 19, 2019
But can’t get his game against East Fife lol
— Scott (@slrrfc) August 19, 2019
A lot of Gers supporters are confused, and they do not understand why Croatia would want to call up Barisic.
Katic should be in there well before Barisic imo. Still, good luck to the lad. No doubting he has talent, just not convinced he’s mentally up for the fight.
— Alec Terfani (@alec_terfani) August 19, 2019
Surprised Katic hasn’t got a call up.
— Jardel Loyal Craigyy (@PaleriderCraig) August 19, 2019
How on earth is katic not there ????????????????
— Pendy.G.R.F.C.???? (@pendy_c) August 19, 2019
Other Rangers supporters can’t believe Nikola Katic was not called up – after impressing at the heart of the Gers’ defence.
Comments on this are pathetic. Great to see him in a great squad. Still hoping he can adjust & gain confidence in the Scottish league!
— SharpDiv (@sharpdiv7) August 19, 2019
It’s cringing on this page the amount of flak one of our own players is taking,totally embarrassing,get behind the player and give him a bit of confidence
— David_Alexander71 (@davieA1971) August 19, 2019
Finally, some Rangers supporters have congratulated Barisic and have told other fans to back off and give him the support he needs.