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A big positive for Rangers has just become their biggest frustration

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Rangers are clicking in attack. So what went wrong for Steven Gerrard’s side before?

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard and Ryan Kent of Rangers are seen at full time during the UEFA Europa League Group G match between Rangers and SK Rapid Wien at Ibrox Stadium on October 4,...

Glasgow Rangers scored seven goals in a big win over Motherwell at the weekend.

Steven Gerrard’s side now have scored 10 goals in two games in a matter of days, netting three against CSKA on Thursday.

Clearly attack is not a problem for Rangers.

Except it was a fortnight earlier, with Rangers scoring only once in matches against Aberdeen and Kilmarnock.

These results were costly, with Rangers crashing out of the Scottish League Cup semi-final and dropping two points in the league.

Their recent goal glut makes these two results even more frustrating.

Alfredo Morelos of Rangers celebrates after scores his sides fourth goal during the Scottish Ladbrokes Premiership match between Hamilton Academicals and Rangers at New Douglas Park on...

So what’s changed?

Firstly manager Steven Gerrard deserves credit for turning their form around.

The biggest impact has been made by Alfredo Morelos leading the line, giving confidence to the Rangers attack.

He did feature in the draw with Kilmarnock, but in this game Rangers had a bit of a semi-final hangover to try and overcome.

The Gers got back on track with a win over St Mirren last week and this lifted their confidence.

Playing against CSKA raised their game even though it ended in defeat. Motherwell simply were not up to the same standard and Rangers ran right through them.

Ovie Ejaria of FC Rangers and Ryan Kent of FC Rangers  during 2nd Leg football match between NK Maribor and Rangers FC in 3rd Qualifying Round of UEFA Europa League 2018