EX-RANGERS ace Bruno Alves has been tipped to become Parma’s new captain just a month after joining the Italian side. The Portugal international endured an injury-hit campaign with the Light Blues last season after being brought in by Pedro Caixinha. Bruno Alves in action for Rangers last seasonPA:Press Association He put his misery behind him last month when he returned to Italy to sign for Serie A new boys Parma on a one-year deal. And it hasn’t taken long for the 36-year-old to lay down a marker at his new club. Alessandro Lucarelli, who skippered the former Italian giants back up through the leagues until his retirement at the end of last season, has taken on a role as Parma’s club manager – a director, despite the job title. And he is backing Alves to take the captain’s armband this season. RELATED STORIES FAN FAVOURITE Novo calls Gers fans ‘best in the f*****g world’ as he meets Steven Gerrard LUCK OF THE DRAW Rangers and Hibs find out who they’ll face in Europa League third round FINGERED Bitter Osijek boss Zoran Zekic caught making middle finger gesture to Gers fans G WHIZZ Gerrard says he was JEALOUS of Ryan Jack’s midfield masterclass against Osijek MAN-BYS Rangers player ratings as Jack and McGregor get EIGHT out of 10 for Osijek displays Rangers 1 Osijek 1 (agg: 2-1) Gers survive late scare to set up Maribor showdown Speaking at a press conference today, Lucarelli said: “The new captain? There need to be four or five in the group who pull the squad forward. “The coach is observing the team and leaders will naturally emerge. BOOK OUT James Tavernier full of praise for man behind Rangers’ set piece success “For me, Bruno Alves is the first to come to mind for his personality and international experience but that’s just my opinion. “When the time is right, the coach will decide.” 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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