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Borna Barisic could return for Rangers against Aberdeen

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Rangers have full-back, Borna Barisic, fit to face Aberdeen this evening.
That’s after Steven Gerrard confirmed his availability during Monday’s press conference, as captured by RangersTV.

Barisic celebrates with Alfredo Morelos during the fifth round replay against Kilmarnock. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Andy Halliday came in for the summer signing on Friday night, for the draw at Easter Road.
The Croatian international had been suffering from an illness, and his stand in almost netted the winner.

With virtually the last kick of the game, Halliday rattled the crossbar with a 25-yard free kick.
Halliday made his 31st appearance of the season against Hibs. (photo by Alan Rennie/Action Plus via Getty Images)

Yet, it’s likely he’ll once again drop to the bench once again, with Barisic back fit.
“Borna will be back available”, said Gerrard, as captured by RangersTV.

“He’s over his bout of illness. So yeah, we’re pretty healthy.”
Outside of long-term absentees, the only player the manager ruled out was Gareth McAuley.
The veteran centre-back is sidelined after picking up a hamstring problem during a training match last week.
Barisic’s return is a definite a boost ahead of what is a massive fixture.

The left-back hasn’t quite managed to recapture his early season form. Yet, hopefully, a recent call-up to the Croatia squad will have given him a confidence boost.
Rangers’ record has been iffy against the Dons this year, but a win would take one of the visitor’s players down a peg or two.