ALFREDO MORELOS says he wants to stay at Rangers because he loves working with Steven Gerrard. Morelos was Rangers’ European hero during the week when he netted the only goal in their victory in Croatia against Osijek. Morelos struck the winner away to OsijekWillie Vass He was the Ibrox side’s top scorer last season, but doubts about his future at the club have continued to be raised, after interest last season from clubs in the Far East. Gerrard praised Morelos for his impact in the first leg of the second qualifying round on Thursday. And the 22-year-old has made clear he has been so impressed with his new manager that he wants to stay. Morelos said: “I am very happy at Rangers and it was a joy for me to score in the Europa League. Gerrard has made a big impression on the Colombian starWillie Vass “Having Steven Gerrard as a manager is a very motivating experience for me. “I feel humbled that someone like him is my manager and is coaching me and trying to make me a better player. “He makes demands on me each day and drives me on to do better. “I hope I am learning all the time from having someone like him as a manager. Morelos has been linked with a move from IbroxWillie Vass “His training sessions are good, he is calm when it comes to his team talks and he is working hard for the team. “I have not talked to him too much because of the language barrier, but he has got his message across and I feel like I am learning a lot working for him. “He always makes it clear what he wants me to do. “My aim this season is to score a lot of goals and I think we have a chance of going on a Europa League run.” Most Read KEAN KO Rangers pull plug on deal to sign Man City kid Kean Bryan after his medical CARD LINES Fabio Cardoso ‘close to Rangers exit’ after team-mates respond to cryptic post Tyne’s up Ross Callachan and Malaury Martin will be allowed to QUIT Hearts LAFF CHASE Rangers put ball in Lafferty’s court.. as Wallace emerges as 'makeweight option’ Kop talk Kent reveals he sought the advice of Robertson and Klopp before Rangers switch DANCE BATTLE Hibs deliver cheeky response to English fan over wise-crack about John McGinn And Morelos, in an interview with a Colombian radio station, admits he is desperate to get international recognition. He said: “Colombia are looking for new players after the World Cup and I must be focused on my career at Rangers to have a chance of being included. LAFF CHASE Kyle Lafferty to Rangers – Lee Wallace ‘makeweight option’ available as Gers put ball in Hearts star’s court “That’s my dream. “I think I have a chance because I am learning a lot from Steven Gerrard on and off the pitch and I admire his experience, intelligence and his love of football.” Keep up to date with ALL the latest news, transfers and goals from Scottish football plus fixtures, results and live match commentary
Source: Scottish Sun, News
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