ALFREDO MORELOS has revealed gaining the trust of Steven Gerrard has helped him flourish with Rangers this season. And the Bordeaux target has insisted he’s loving life at Rangers, although he would like to play in the English Premier League one day. Gerrard praises Morelos as he is replaced during the win over St MirrenWillie Vass The Colombian striker has started the season impressively and his first leg goal eventually helped Rangers see off Maribor in the Europa League. French side Bordeaux were the latest club to be linked with a £3.75 million move for the 22-year-old, although new Ibrox boss Gerrard quickly dismissed it as a derisory offer. And Morelos has made clear how much he’s enjoying working with the former Liverpool ace after a pep talk from Gerrard. He said: “It’s going really well for me at the moment. We have started the season in a good way and we remain unbeaten, which has given us belief. The striker says earning Gerrard’s trust has helped him flourishWillie Vass “Thank God a very good manager like Steven Gerrard arrived at the club. “He was a great player and played in many important matches in world football. He is also a good person who always wants to win and that’s reflected in the way he deals with us. “He gives us a lot of confidence. I’m happy to work with him. “My relationship with him is good. Not just him, but his entire coaching staff. I don’t speak the language too well, but I have earned his trust through my goals. “We had a talk recently and he told me I will always have his trust and support. He told me I could count on him for anything and if there was anything I wanted just to talk to him.” Morelos says he is loving life in GlasgowWillie Vass And Morelos, in an interview with a Cali-based newspaper in his homeland, revealed how much he is enjoying life in Glasgow. He said: “It is a beautiful, welcoming city with many interesting things to do. The people are friendly and I am very happy to be at such an important club, because here the fans love me, it’s crazy. RELATED STORIES ‘15 years ago’ Hartson calls punter a 'sad b*****d’ for bringing up Gers penalty miss RAMMY Rangers flags set alight & missiles thrown as police claim Ibrox fans 'attacked cops’ EGO HAS CRASH-LANDED Gerrard slams cocky Maribor and says 'they had no respect for us’ NO LAFFING MATTER Kyle Lafferty banned from the road for a year after jumping red light Keeper crisis Rangers kid Wright hailed for playing with dislocated finger by Raith boss NO CHANCE Gers boss Steven Gerrard blasts Bordeaux’s 'derisory bid’ for Alfredo Morelos “In every match they sing my name. That’s incredible and it fills me with motivation to run and work harder for the team. It’s amazing to see a whole stadium chanting your name. “They sing a song in English that I do not understand! So I hope to continue responding to them by scoring many goals. POYET AXED Rangers handed Alfredo Morelos boost after Bordeaux sack Gus Poyet “My ambition is to play for Colombia at a World Cup and give the people of my country a lot of joy. And I would also like to play in the Premier League in England. “They are beginning a new cycle in the national team with new young players and I would love to be part of that.” 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
Source: Scottish Sun, News
