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Glasgow Rangers boss Steven Gerrard changes his mind about Alfredo Morelos

Head coach Steven Gerrard of Rangers gestures during the UEFA Europa League Group G match between Spartak Moscow and Rangers at Spartak Stadium on...
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Ibrox side Glasgow Rangers have seen the best of Alfredo Morelos this season, with the striker netting 16 goals.

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard looks on during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Motherwell at Ibrox Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Glasgow Rangers boss Steven Gerrard appears to have completely changed his mind about Alfredo Morelos.

Gerrard stated earlier in the season to Sky Sports, that anybody comparing the Rangers striker to Luis Suarez was being unfair.

He said: “I don’t want to compare Alfredo to Luis Suarez. Obviously, Luis is a lot older, a lot more experienced, he’s a world-class player – probably the best I played with.

“So it’s unfair to compare them just yet.”

However, Gerrard has just drawn up the exact same comparison with his latest comments to the Scotsman.

“He does actually remind me of Suarez. A lot,” the Rangers boss admitted. “We can certainly help in terms of his disciplinary record. He knows that. But I love this type of player, I like players that play on the edge and sometimes get it wrong because these players are the ones that make the difference, they have got the ‘X’ factor.”

Alfredo Morelos of Rangers celebrates after he scores his team's third goal during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Motherwell at Ibrox Stadium on November 11,...

Morelos has arguably been Rangers’ best player since Gerrard took charge at Ibrox.

The Colombian striker has been in wonderful form in front of goal, as he has scored with great regularity.

Morelos has 16 goals to his name across all competitions already, but he has also picked up 10 yellow cards.

Morelos has recently sat out with suspension, but he will be in action later this evening, when Rangers take on Villarreal in the Europa League.

Rangers are likely to need to win against the Spanish side to stand a chance of qualifying from their group.

Alfredo Morelos of Rangers celebrates scoring the opening goal of the game with his team mates during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Hibernian at Ibrox...