Rangers legend Barry Ferguson has bluntly informed Borna Barisic that his odds of making an appearance in the upcoming Scottish Cup final against Celtic are slim to none.
The Croatian star saw himself dropped to the bench following Rangers’ defeat to Celtic, with the young Robbie Fraser impressing as his replacement in the recent win over Dundee. Ferguson, speaking on The Go Radio Football Show, praised Fraser’s performance and implied that Barisic’s days at Ibrox might be numbered.
Manager Philippe Clement faces a decision on whether to include Barisic in the lineup for the clash against Celtic at Hampden. Despite his previous stance on playing departing players, recent form suggests that both Barisic and John Lundstram may not feature in Clement’s plans for next season.
With left-back Ridvan Yilmaz back in contention and Robbie Fraser making a strong case for a starting spot, there seems to be no urgency to force Barisic into the team for the remaining fixtures. The 31-year-old might find himself playing a supporting role from the bench as his contract winds down.
Barisic’s inconsistent form this season has drawn criticism from pundits and fans alike, leading to the belief that Rangers’ chances of securing a domestic double could be higher without him in the starting lineup.
