Rangers fans have been praising Croatian international full-back star Borna Barisic as he continued his much-improved form in the 3-0 win over Dundee.
Appearing to carry a niggling injury going into the new campaign, like many player Borna has not quite hit the heights of last season so far in this one.
Rangers star Borna Barisic has been much-improved for the Ibrox side under Giovanni van Bronckhorst. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
But as the former NK Osijek captain’s showing against Dundee proves, Barisic is getting back to basics and building up a head of steam heading into a challenging period of the season.
The 29-year-old left-back certainly looks like he’s improved his concentration and is focusing first on doing the little things right before looking to exert his technical influence on the game.
Ibrox star Borna Barisic gets back to basics with Rangers against Dundee
Too often Borna Barisic would be caught failing to stop a cross coming into the box or in going out to commit to attackers, often sacrificing fundamental principles of his role to attack.
Perhaps a sign of his improving fitness, the defender’s showing against Dundee once again encapsulated a player reformed and followed on from an impressive defensive showing against Hibs.
We all know how lethal Borna can be with his deliveries and his striking – the left-back even tested the Dundee goalie from long range in the 3-0 win – but it’s his bread and butter which is endearing him to fans as of late.
Taking to Twitter, supporters have commended Borna Barisic with the Rangers support believing the defender has turned a corner:
Thought Borna Barisic was much improved again at the simple stuff today. Seems to be getting back to his best.
— adamski152 (@adamski152) December 4, 2021
Dundee try to do a anything going forward
Barisic: pic.twitter.com/8ggKKdIpUA
— CJ (@cjnovo992) December 4, 2021
That's twice we've wanted rid of Barisic and twice he's proved us wrong 😂
— 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐅𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐏𝐨𝐝 🇳🇱 (@Battlefeverpod) December 4, 2021
The best performance in a long, long time. Unplayable at times, and it could have easily been 12. Aribo was unplayable at times, but Barisic looked the part again, he was brilliant.
An all round top team performance.
— 🇬🇧 cozy1872 🇬🇧 (@cozy1872) December 4, 2021
Barisic looked so short of confidence the last few months of Gerrard tenure I actually think he's benefiting now from being asked to stay back more. Was his best game this season for sure.
— Rangers Van Banter (@RangersBanter17) December 4, 2021
Ive never been a big fan of arfield a good squad player for me. But in Gios system his runs are so good been really impressed with him today.
Barisic looks like his old self too.
— Lyorin (@Lyorinn) December 4, 2021
Barisic back to his best
— robcrerar (@RobCharbour55) December 4, 2021
Aribo is a god and hey good job today barisic
— PocaVanDollyRFC🇳🇱🇮🇹 (@PocaGabriela) December 4, 2021
Morelos and Sakala linking up well all thats missing from Alfie is the finish, goal came at the right time and hopefully we go on and get a few more in the 2nd half. Barisic looking much better.
— Rangers Van Banter (@RangersBanter17) December 4, 2021
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The win over Dundee makes it four from four for Giovanni van Bronckhorst and next up for the Gers is a trip to France to play Lyon in the Europa League.
The Gers are already qualified for the next round of the tournament and the likes of Borna Barisic may be eyeing a rest against the Ligue 1 side.
Speaking of Borna Barisic, a return to form also comes amid £8m exit links to the Premier League with an Ibrox reunion touted in the press.