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Nikola Katic tipped for Rangers salvation as Borna Barisic provides inside track on tough recovery process
Borna Barisic.The Croatian stopper went down with a knee injury in pre-season that has kept him sidelined ever since and manager Steven Gerrard believes he'll struggle to return by the end of the campaign.Katic has spent plenty of time in the gym to ensure he's in prime condition to compete next term with Connor Goldson, Filip Helander, Leon Balogun and now Deadline Day arrival Jack Simpson.And left-back Barisic knows the 24-year-old has been working hard on getting back to full fitness as the pair have remained close throughout his rehabilitation.Asked if he had been required to help keep Katic's spirits up during his lay-off, the left-back said: "Yes, of course, it is important for him.