Rangers Croatian left back Borna Barisic has revealed that he can’t play on plastic pitches due to the risk of aggravating injuries.
In an interview with Sportske Novosti Barisic opened up on his first season at Rangers. He spoke about being frustrated with his first year at the club, and the role injuries have played in that.
As a precaution, the Croatian international is kept off plastic pitches.
“And I also missed the game at Kilmarnock for the same reason. I’ve been advised to skip games on those surfaces.
“Because I suffered an injury on an artificial pitch, I really don’t like playing on them. The last time when I was injured, I returned too early.
“Injuries happen, but hard surfaces are a problem and we play every three or four days, so sometimes I have to miss the match.”
It’s something which has been frustrating for fans, as there is obviously a player there. It’s been frustrating for Steven Gerrard too.
But no one is more dissatisfied with how Barisic’s first season has went than the player himself.
“I can’t say I have been completely satisfied with my first full season at Rangers because I’ve had some injuries,” said Barisic.
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