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Ben Banks

Alfredo Morelos Rangers fitness questioned but Colombian still tipped to replace teammate once fit

Kenny Miller can see Alfredo Morelos isn't fit to start matches for Rangers yet - but he reckons it's only a matter of time before he replaces Antonio Colak in the number nine role.

The Croatian scored a crucial second goal in the Light Blues' 3-0 Champions League third qualifying second leg tie against Union Saint-Gilloise that sealed a 3-2 aggregate win and play-off match with PSV. Morelos has been out for five months with a thigh problem, with Colak netting alongside the Colombian in last Saturday's 2-0 Premiership success against Kilmarnock.

Miller doesn't think the club's number 20 will be fit enough to play 90 minutes against PSV in matches that will decide whether they play Champions League group stage football or not, but reckons his return is imperative, as Colak can't offer the same package. The former Rangers striker told BBC Sportsound: "Things come naturally with training and playing regular football.

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