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title: "Rangers: Borna Barisic a doubt for Livingston clash"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "jonathan radcliffe"
section: "Rangers News"
published: "2020-10-23T15:00:30Z"
modified: "2020-10-23T15:00:30Z"
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# Rangers: Borna Barisic a doubt for Livingston clash

**Steven Gerrard has admitted that Borna Barisic is a doubt for Glasgow Rangers’ clash against Livingston this weekend following his injury against Standard Liege.**

### **Barisic a doubt**

Barisic was named in the starting line-up for the opening Europa League group game against the Belgian outfit but was [forced off](https://www.sofascore.com/standard-liege-rangers/bXsbib) shortly before the half-time whistle.

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Gerrard has subsequently commented on the Croatia international’s situation and he has admitted that he could miss this weekend’s game. He [said](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steven-gerrard-admits-rangers-doubt-22893715):

> *“We have a few kicks, some bumps but we are not too concerned.*
>
> *“The only one is Barisic who is a doubt, for now, it doesn’t look to be a big problem but we will do a scan to double-check.*
>
> *“I thought he (Bassey) was outstanding, coming into a game of that level with so little experience. We are all proud of him and with time we believe we can develop him even further.*
>
> *“He is in a good place and he is ready, every time he has been called upon he has produced.”*

### **Bassey a solid replacement**

Whilst losing Barisic is no doubt a blow – with [six](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/borna-barisic/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/39125) assists already this campaign, he has proven himself to be an important member of the squad – Gerrard has an adequate replacement in Calvin Bassey. The 20-year-old arrived from Leicester City during the summer transfer window and his performance came in for [high praise from many of the Ibrox faithful](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-fc-news/fans-love-calvin-bassey-ibrox/).

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The ‘Gers paid just [£300,000](https://www.footballinsider247.com/rangers-seal-new-deal-after-opening-last-week/) in compensation to the Foxes and that is already looking like a shrewd piece of business. He will unlikely be a regular starter at the moment when [£3.6m-valued](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/borna-barisic/marktwertverlauf/spieler/39125) Barisic is available, but this is a squad game and Bassey will get his opportunities. If he continues to play like this, he will not let anyone down.

***In other news, [some fans think this star does not get Rangers after his poor performance against Standard Liege](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-fc-news/fans-hammer-hagi-gerrard-ibrox/). Let us know what you think in the comments!***