Alfredo Morelos has been told he can leave Rangers as a HERO if he can shoot the Ibrox side to Scottish Cup glory.
The Light Blues star is out of contract in the summer and as things stand is heading for the exit door. Michael Beale has NOT offered fresh terms to any player who has an expiring contract but has stated his desire to retain Ryan Kent and Ryan Jack. Things are a little different for the Colombian who has been told he needs to offer more day in, day out.
He is free to talk to other clubs but has denied reports over a pre-contract agreement with Sevilla in La Liga. Mark Hateley believes Rangers should start him against Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-final. He has challenged him to leave a legacy should this be his final months in Govan and play every single game like it is his last.
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Speaking to Grosvenor Sport, the ex-Rangers man said: “I think many of the players will know where they’re going next season – Alfredo Morelos included – and that’s understandable.
“However, you have to play every game for Rangers as if it’s your last. They have to be totally professional between now and the end of the season.
“Do you want to go out with a legacy? Do you want to be welcomed back to the club in the future with open arms?
“That is the conversation right now. This is a chance for Alfredo to go out as a hero if he can make the difference in the semi-final and set Rangers up to retain the Cup.
“I would definitely play him in that game. It wasn’t that long again defenders were scared sh*tless of playing against Alfredo. So it’s there, he just needs to apply that now.
“He can keep the centre-backs occupied, keep them tight together and that allows runners to come through inside the full-backs. That’s what I want Alfredo to do and then the likes of Todd Cantwell or Malik Tillman can get the space they need.
“I remember Johan Cruyff came out with a quote ‘if my centre forward has to run more than 15 metres they must be mad or stupid’ and you know what he means.
“It’s all about making your mark on a game. I used to do that. Make sure you win your battle. Make sure your opponent knows he can’t switch off for a second.”
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