Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has shown a lack of faith in Umar Sadiq so far.
Glasgow Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has shown his faith in star striker Alfredo Morelos so far this season, selecting the Colombian as an ever present in their XI.
This is despite mixed form from the forward, and it has left new Rangers signing Umar Sadiq waiting for his chance.
The other side of it, is that Rangers boss Gerrard is lacking faith in the new signing to lead the line.
Sadiq has been eligible to feature in four matches so far, and been selected to start none.
He has come on as a substitute on two occasions, in matches where Rangers already had the lead.
Sadiq has played a total of 17 minutes, out of a possible 360.
Whether it be fitness concerns, or a matter of quality, Steven Gerrard clearly does not have faith in Sadiq just yet.
Is that something Rangers fans should be concerned about?
Perhaps it is understandable he has not selected Sadiq to start, but he could have given him lengthier spells off the bench.
Easing Sadiq in could pay off for Rangers, and perhaps he will prove to be their secret weapon in the Old Firm derby next month.
But sooner or later Gerrard will have to take the plunge and give the loanee a proper opportunity.
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