Alfredo Morelos is now someone Rangers can call upon for the big moments like Sunday's showdown with Celtic, according to Ally McCoist.
The Glasgow rivals lock horns at Hampden this weekend on Viaplay Cup final duty, the first major piece of domestic silverware on offer for Scottish clubs this season. It's also Michael Beale's first showpiece since returning to Ibrox as manager and he has managed to get Colombian striker Morelos' performance levels trending upwards after a tough start to the season under previous boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst.
Legendary Light Blues striker McCoist would still like to see the number 20 in fitter condition but he believes that he's a figure to be trusted more than he was previously. Celtic are the holders of this competition and nine points in front in the Premiership title race, but the former forward reckons it's a game there for the taking on both sides.
He told Grosvenor Sport: "I think it’s going to be a very open game. Anything can happen in the Old Firm, especially at Hampden. Alfredo Morelos has impressed me since Michael Beale has come into the fold, although I still think he could improve his fitness. I also think Rangers can rely on him more now."
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