Alfredo nutmegs an opponent

[BlueMeanie]

The striker replaced James Rodriguez during the closing stages of his side's 1-0 win over Japan.


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It was but a brief cameo but Alfredo Morelos always seems to make his mark on a game.
The Rangers striker won his second cap for Colombia on Friday as he came on as an 87th-minute substitute in the 1-0 win over Japan.
Morelos replaced James Rodriguez and was given little time to impress with the friendly clash drawing to a close.
But the 22-year-old was denied an assist by the width of the post after picking out Luis Fernando Diaz.

Morelos replaced James Rodriguez (left) in the closing stages
He also found time to nutmeg an opponent in a display that still managed to catch the eye of the Colombian media.
Miguel Angel Prieto Perez wrote in AS: "Just a few minutes for the Rangers striker who came on for James. Precise passes - like that for Diaz who then struck the post - and a fantastic nutmeg."

Next up for Colombia is another friendly encounter, this time against South Korea as new boss Carlos Queiroz eases himself into the role.


The former Manchester United coach hailed Morelos as the "future of football in Colombia" and insisted he wanted to see the frontman in action over the two fixtures.
Considering he was brought on with only minutes remaining against Japan, Morelos will hope for an extended run-out against the Koreans on Tuesday.
Steven Gerrard, however, will simply pray his star man returns fit to face Celtic on March 31.

 

[Danger Zone]

As president of the Alfredo Morelos fan club, I concur Carlos.

 

[SCG]

Apparently BBC have reported him to the compliance officer for taking the piss

 

[Bluebrox]

".........and a fantastic nutmeg"

Cited !!! Bringing the game into disrepute.

 

[ClubDeckBear]

Love that man

 

[BobbyShearer]

A talent to be celebrated and enjoyed.

Such a crying shame we exist in such a parochial backwater that refuses to do anything other than moan, complain and be negative about everything.

 

[BroomloanWATP]

The former Manchester United coach hailed Morelos as the "future of football in Colombia" and insisted he wanted to see the frontman in action over the two fixtures.

That will be another £5 million on the price-tag, thank you Carlos.

 

[Sandy76]

Unsporting behaviour.
3 match suspension.
Automatically misses the next league match plus next 2 internationals!

 

[Albertz_Was_King]

He can be Colombia's next poster boy if he keeps developing.

What a talent.

 

[Papasmurf]

A talent to be celebrated and enjoyed.

Such a crying shame we exist in such a parochial backwater that refuses to do anything other than moan, complain and be negative about everything.

Can you imagine the publicity and attention the Scottish game would get if we had a proactive sfa?

In fact, they probably want the opposite. Highlights their short comings

 

[Talktalk]

I expect him to be done for disrespecting an opponent when he returns to Scotland.

 

[Gramps1]

It’s a shame the union bears are where they are just now a Columbia display for the wee man would have been cracking especially against St pats viewed all over the planet.

 

[Coop]

Anyone got a gif of the nutmeg?

 

[Beer Belly Loyal]

I reckon if there was a poll of non-Rangers fans asked "What player do you hate the most in Scotland"

Alfie would romp it!

 

[_WATP_]

Add another couple of million to his transfer fee.

 

[Walter2]

Good, potentially great footballers, never properly appreciated,in our backwater of a country!!!.m.o.

 

[Sandbear]

I reckon if there was a poll of non-Rangers fans asked "What player do you hate the most in Scotland"

Alfie would romp it!

A lot of that is down to the way he is reported/ portrayed by the piss poor sports journalists and hounded by the , let Scott Brown do what the %^*& he likes , officer.
Every single non Rangers supporter would love to have him in their team anyone who says other wise is lying.

 

[Blaze Of Glory]

Ran the original Spanish text through Google translate and apparently a nutmeg is actually a "Luxury Pipe".

 

[usbear]

Has he been cited for hurting the opponents feelings yet?

 

[Amato Turn]

Meanwhile in Scotland Andy Walker described the nutmeg as "petulant," whilst Morelos was accused of "lashing out," by Michael Stewart after footage emerged of the Colombian kicking the football forcefully in the direction of his teammate Diaz.

 

[bluenosebazza]

Meanwhile in Scotland Andy Walker described the nutmeg as "petulant," whilst Morelos was accused of "lashing out," by Michael Stewart after footage emerged of the Colombian kicking the football forcefully in the direction of his teammate Diaz.

The SNP have asked the police and SFA for an emergency summit.

 

[_WATP_]

It was all OK because the referee spoke to him before the game

 

[jackstar]

A talent to be celebrated and enjoyed.

Such a crying shame we exist in such a parochial backwater that refuses to do anything other than moan, complain and be negative about everything.

We wouldn't recognize genuine talent if it slapped our face,even on our own doorstep.

 

[tottie beck]

Its because you came to Ibrox Alfie, dont forget that

 

[YorkshireBlue]

Petulantly disrespectful.

5 match ban.

 

[dt17]

Was keeping my eye on their game this morning, surprised they didn't make more subs sooner. You'd think in a friendly the manager would be trying out new things.

 

[mkgers]

".........and a fantastic nutmeg"

Cited !!! Bringing the game into disrepute.

Obviously hasn't learnt from Oduwa's mistakes.

 

[Grigo Yossarian]

As president of the Alfredo Morelos fan club, I concur Carlos.

I want your job

 

[BroomloanWATP]

Was keeping my eye on their game this morning, surprised they didn't make more subs sooner. You'd think in a friendly the manager would be trying out new things.

Think that was his first game. Probably would have wanted a win to start things off and Japan are a decent side.

 

[longtimedead]

From the Daylate Rebel

Alfredo Morelos failed to score in a close game with Japan and somehow managed to get to the end of the game without getting a red card.

 

[HowdenEnder]

Anyone got a gif of the nutmeg?

No sign of the nutmeg, but the 'almost assist' is at the end of this video, about 6m55s. Alfredo is wearing no 7, flicks the ball round the defender and is off and screaming for the return ball.

 

[Coop]

No sign of the nutmeg, but the 'almost assist' is at the end of this video, about 6m55s. Alfredo is wearing no 7, flicks the ball round the defender and is off and screaming for the return ball.

Cheers

 

[_WATP_]

No sign of the nutmeg, but the 'almost assist' is at the end of this video, about 6m55s. Alfredo is wearing no 7, flicks the ball round the defender and is off and screaming for the return ball.

Great sounding commentary and we get Sutton instead.

 

[RenfrewBear72]

".........and a fantastic nutmeg"

Cited !!! Bringing the game into disrepute.

Watch that you’ll alert “cut oot that patter” bawbag brigade.

 

[ricksen24]

He replaced Rodriguez that will take a while to sink in for a young Columbia!

Well done Alfredo.

 

[Talktalk]

I reckon if there was a poll of non-Rangers fans asked "What player do you hate the most in Scotland"

Alfie would romp it!

And deservedly so as everyone hates the best players especially a goal scoring one who is no frightened from their hammer throwers

 

[Youngbear4444]

What system were they playing as assume Alfie was playing with someone else up front. Therefore can he play with another striker, and should we change our system.

 

[TQ3]

No sign of the nutmeg, but the 'almost assist' is at the end of this video, about 6m55s. Alfredo is wearing no 7, flicks the ball round the defender and is off and screaming for the return ball.

Scorchio, a feefa feefa scorchio!

 

[Danger Zone]

What system were they playing as assume Alfie was playing with someone else up front. Therefore can he play with another striker, and should we change our system.

He was on the pitch for about 4 minutes.

 

[EC54]

Surely he must get a half in the next game , what's the point in taking him all that way for a few mins.

 

[ElBarrileteCosmico]

It says it all about Scotland... a gem of a player with a genuine big future at the top level. And they spend their time trying to get him banned, creating cartoonish image of him and have non-stop negativity around him to make him public enemy number one.

Had he played for the Savilles they'd be in overdrive. What a sad country Scotland has turned into.

 

[hawkfalcons]

It says it all about Scotland... a gem of a player with a genuine big future at the top level. And they spend their time trying to get him banned, creating cartoonish image of him and have non-stop negativity around him to make him public enemy number one.

Had he played for the Savilles they'd be in overdrive. What a sad country Scotland has turned into.

this big time

 

[Thesuperger]

Morelos is the real deal for sure.. it scares me to say that he looked a class above James Rodriguez when he came on for him!!

 

[McQueen]

A good few performances for Colombia will hopefully add £10m to his price tag.

 

[Family bam]

I expect him to be done for disrespecting an opponent when he returns to Scotland.

They've got previous have the scum who pass themselves as journalists in this country.

Remember Nathan Oduwa.

NS.

 

[Beege]

Kerrching!!!
That will do nicely.

 

[felix_nieto]

No sign of the nutmeg, but the 'almost assist' is at the end of this video, about 6m55s. Alfredo is wearing no 7, flicks the ball round the defender and is off and screaming for the return ball.

Picture is good but the commentary is stuck on fast forward

 

[basiltherat]

Don't understand a word of the commentary but you can tell they love the game and appreciate how lucky they are to make a living from watching football and talking about it
Compare and contrast to the dreary mob that do the game in Scotland who think they are doing you a favour if they identify the substitute

 

[dazzapat]

A talent to be celebrated and enjoyed.

Such a crying shame we exist in such a parochial backwater that refuses to do anything other than moan, complain and be negative about everything.

You missed ‘Rangers’ at the end of that....

If he played for any other team in our league, he’d be lauded over by all and sundry...

 

[DoitdoitdoitnowWATP]

That will be another £5 million on the price-tag, thank you Carlos.

Fifty five million dembelliiiii dollars. Blackpool lets go