Rangers star Borna Barisic in 'biggest joke' take as he responds to Celtic's John Kennedy claims

Rangers star Borna Barisic believes Celtic boss has told the "biggest joke” of the season.

Borna Barisic was unimpressed with comments made by Celtic boss John Kennedy. Picture: SNS

The Glasgow rivals are set to face each other on Sunday with a place in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals at stake.

Rangers go into the match as Scottish Premiership champions, a 20-point lead over Celtic and unbeaten in four derbies.

Following Celtic’s 6-0 win over Livingston last weekend, interim boss John Kennedy stated he felt his side were still the best in Scotland.

“I have full belief in the squad we have here, that on our day we are still the best team in the country,” he said. “One hundred-per-cent.”

Barisic responded in blunt fashion, calling Kennedy’s comments “disrespectful”.

The Croatian international said: “It’s the biggest joke I’ve heard this season.”

“They didn’t win against us in three games and we are twenty points in front of them so it’s a little bit disrespectful to us.

“You always need to be realistic. If someone is twenty points ahead of you, you just don’t talk like that.”

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard concentrated on his own club and the success enjoyed so far this season.

“In football, everyone is entitled to their own view,” he noted.

"I don't focus on anyone outside Rangers. On the 15th May, we will lift our 55th title and I will be the proudest man on the planet.”

Meanwhile, Rangers and Scotland have been dealt a blow with the news Ryan Jack will miss the rest of the season and the European Championship.