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title: "Glasgow Rangers: Gerrard gives Brandon Barker lifeline"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "jonathan radcliffe"
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published: "2020-07-20T19:20:03Z"
modified: "2020-07-20T19:20:03Z"
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# Glasgow Rangers: Gerrard gives Brandon Barker lifeline

**Steven Gerrard has given Brandon Barker a lifeline at Glasgow Rangers, saying that he can stay at the club if he performs like he did against Lyon on a regular basis.**

The 23-year-old made the permanent switch to Ibrox in August last year, but he struggled in his maiden campaign at the club. He managed to score just [one](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/brandon-barker/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/214927) goal in a paltry 12 appearances in all competitions, and there had been [rumours](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/brandon-barker-jordan-jones-set-21372808) that he could be on his way out of the door as early as January.

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However, he clearly impressed Gerrard against the Ligue 1 outfit, with the former Liverpool man [saying after the match](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/brandon-barker-thrown-rangers-lifeline-22382819) against Nice:

*“Brandon has come back in an OK place, but I think the other night was the first time we saw the reason why we brought him in.*

*“When he plays to his full potential he can be unplayable — and you saw that against Lyon.*

*“But a few cameos in the time he has been here is not enough and he knows that.*

*“We have put the challenge to him and now the ball’s in his court.*

*“If he repeats that on a regular basis, he is more than welcome to stay around and help us.”*

Barker has come under [plenty of criticism](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/scottish-premier/rangers/brandon-barker-manchester-city-ibrox/) from the Gers supporters, so whether they believe he has the ability to play a big part for the club as they look for a first major trophy in 11 years remains to be seen. For the 23-year-old though, his manager’s belief in him could be exactly what he needs to kick on.

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Either way, this is likely to be his last chance – Gerrard will surely not allow any passengers in his quest for success north of the border.

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