Rangers attacking midfielder Joe Aribo put in another top-drawer performance in the Old Firm derby on Sunday, and one of the highlights was this superb bit of control when taking down a pass out of the air:
Even at full speed, @J_Aribo19's touch really is something. pic.twitter.com/Yvs0Mbzpdz
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) December 30, 2019
Fans on Twitter were not only praising the Nigerian international’s skill but his all-round talent as well:
Velcro.
What a player
— Alfredco Morelos (@Pena_Cartel) December 30, 2019
absolute filthy touch pic.twitter.com/UI81fneqdx
— Joe Weir (@joeweir_) December 30, 2019
Generational talent
— joe (@joecafc_) December 30, 2019
Stauner every time I see that!!
— iain macdougall (@imacdougall8) December 30, 2019
I haven’t been sure about Aribo in parts to date but thought he had a super game yesterday ??
— Gareth McCarter (@g2mcc) December 30, 2019
It’s up there with Dennis Bergkamp! Proper technician. Mercurial!
— We Arra…. (@CounsellMitch) December 30, 2019
Not many of us could have done that
— Rightturnclyde1976 (@Rightturnclyde9) December 30, 2019
Seriously impressive ? ?? ?⚪️?
— Me Oh Me Oh Me Oh My (@MeOhMeOhMeOhMy) December 30, 2019
An amazing touch by J_Aribo19 on Sunday! I couldn't even do that at that speed
— Lorenzo (@Lorenzo01632252) December 31, 2019
Aribo has certainly turned on the style in recent weeks, with two goals and five assists in nine league appearances since the end of October.
Manager Steven Gerrard has switched his position pretty regularly, playing him in a deeper role in midfield as well as further up the pitch as an inside forward.
There was a lot of talk about Aribo when he first arrived at Ibrox, and while he has needed some time to bed in, he is now looking like an absolute steal after the Gers secured him on a free transfer from Charlton in the summer.