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Rangers must recall Glenn Middleton to spark their attack

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Steven Gerrard needs to recall Glenn Middleton.

Steven Gerrard, Manager of Rangers gives instructions during the UEFA Europa League Group G match between Villarreal CF and Rangers at Estadio de la Ceramica on September 20, 2018 in...

Rangers’ limitations have been exposed in recent weeks with Steven Gerrard’s side struggling to break down opposition.

Fans at Ibrox have been left disappointed by the team failing to score in the cup defeat to Aberdeen, and scraping a home draw with Kilmarnock at the weekend.

Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos has been starved of service and the team need their creative players.

It’s time for the Gers to recall breakout star Glenn Middleton, who has barely featured in 2019.

Middleton starred in pre-season and had an excellent first half of the campaign.

The teenager scored five goals and provided five assists in all competitions, in his debut season with the first team.

2019 has been a different story, and Middleton has made only two appearances as a substitute, the last coming back in early February.

Glenn Middleton of Rangers FC during the UEFA Europa League Group G match between Villarreal CF and Rangers FC at La Ceramica Stadium on September 20, 2018 in Vila-real, Spain.

It made sense for Middleton to have a bit of a rest. He is only 19, and this is his first full season.

Now it’s clearly time for Rangers to recall him to the first team squad.

The team are low on invention and struggling in front of goal. Middleton could be the difference maker Rangers need against Celtic.

Now rested up, Rangers must make him a prominent part of the squad between now and the end of the season.

Rangers Glasgow's Glenn Middleton celebrates scoring in the 2018