Taken from a radio interview in Colombia
Rangers star Alfredo Morelos admits need to fix fiery temper as he opens up on Ibrox future
The 22-year-old is in stunning form but his season has been blighted by suspensions.
Alfredo Morelos has revealed his battle to curb his fiery temper - but insists some of the red cards he has picked up this season were wrong.
The Colombian striker has spoken out on his discipline issues for the first time in a season in which he has been sent off four times, with one of those being rescinded.
Morelos is currently serving a three game ban after lashing out at Aberdeen defender Scott McKenna in a 4-2 win over the Dons.
Rangers have struggled without him and are yet to score in the two games he missed. He returned for the 5-0 win over Kilmarnock in the Scottish Cup replay and grabbed four goals.
And he admits that things need to change on the park.
Speaking to Colombian radio station Caracol, he said: “I’m a little bit ill-tempered, especially when I’m on the park. Well, I think that everyone has their own opinion.
"Be it a fan, someone who knows a lot about football or someone who doesn't. Someone who is passionate about the game and someone who isn't but criticises it.
"I've received red cards that I've not deserved and that's why they've been appealed. Others such as my teammates, other players and even managers make mistakes. If it’s time for me to improve temperament on the field, then the best thing for me is that I do so."
The 22-year-old has had an impressive season and has netted 27 goals in 39 games so far.
It has attracted interest from England and abroad with Nice attempting to open talks with him in the January window.
And while Morelos insists he is happy to stay at Ibrox and working with Steven Gerrard, he admits he could leave the club in the summer if bids come in.
He added: “The topic about the offers is quite interesting, knowing that nothing happened now during the winter break there and that they wanted to keep me here at Rangers, and thats what happened. Now there are some good expectations about the summer.
"Like I said i know there’s a lot of teams interested but lets see what happens at the end of the season. I don’t have anything specific, which team(s) made an offer out of all the clubs interested, but I just know that there’s a lot of clubs interested.
“I feel very happy having the chance to be by his (Gerrard's) side and the confidence he gives me every day in training and in the games. I think that a player learn more with what he contributes to every session, what some say with respect to the style of training.
"I feel very happy to share this experience with such a great person, and secondly a great manager who has given me the chance to play and I've responded the best way possible. And I think i’m going to continue doing the same. It’s something that makes me very proud to be at the side of such a great person and such a great player.
(Image: Rangers FC/Press Association Ima)
"He let me know that he wants me to stay here with the team so that what he communicated with the press, that I was going to stay here. I don’t know if he spoke with the sporting director of the club but they didn’t accept any offer.
"I'm happy, he told me they want me to stay here, I had a conversation with him and he told me has was happy that i was here and finish the season with the club.”
The striker earned his first cap for Colombia earlier this season in a friendly with Venezuela but hasn't been called up since. Former Manchester United assistant Carlos Quiroz is the new manager of the side, and Morelos revealed he hasn't spoken to the Portuguese yet but hopes to hear from him soon and earn a call-up.
(Image: JOE SKIPPER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
He said: “I think it’s really interesting what’s happening day to day. Thanks to god I’m doing things the best I can do. The characteristics of a striker is to score and thanks to god I’ve had the opportunity to do so.
"Yesterday I scored four goals. I’m opening the door. I need to keep working and keeping doing things well to win my place with the national team.
“I’ve not spoken to the national team staff but there’s still a few days left before they announce the squad for the games. Let’s see what happens.
"I’m going to keep doing things the best I can, with the possible merit of receiving a call from them. It would be very nice for me - there’s nothing better than to play with the national team.”
Rangers star Alfredo Morelos admits need to fix fiery temper as he opens up on Ibrox future
The 22-year-old is in stunning form but his season has been blighted by suspensions.
Alfredo Morelos has revealed his battle to curb his fiery temper - but insists some of the red cards he has picked up this season were wrong.
The Colombian striker has spoken out on his discipline issues for the first time in a season in which he has been sent off four times, with one of those being rescinded.
Morelos is currently serving a three game ban after lashing out at Aberdeen defender Scott McKenna in a 4-2 win over the Dons.
Rangers have struggled without him and are yet to score in the two games he missed. He returned for the 5-0 win over Kilmarnock in the Scottish Cup replay and grabbed four goals.
And he admits that things need to change on the park.
Speaking to Colombian radio station Caracol, he said: “I’m a little bit ill-tempered, especially when I’m on the park. Well, I think that everyone has their own opinion.
"Be it a fan, someone who knows a lot about football or someone who doesn't. Someone who is passionate about the game and someone who isn't but criticises it.
"I've received red cards that I've not deserved and that's why they've been appealed. Others such as my teammates, other players and even managers make mistakes. If it’s time for me to improve temperament on the field, then the best thing for me is that I do so."
The 22-year-old has had an impressive season and has netted 27 goals in 39 games so far.
It has attracted interest from England and abroad with Nice attempting to open talks with him in the January window.
And while Morelos insists he is happy to stay at Ibrox and working with Steven Gerrard, he admits he could leave the club in the summer if bids come in.
He added: “The topic about the offers is quite interesting, knowing that nothing happened now during the winter break there and that they wanted to keep me here at Rangers, and thats what happened. Now there are some good expectations about the summer.
"Like I said i know there’s a lot of teams interested but lets see what happens at the end of the season. I don’t have anything specific, which team(s) made an offer out of all the clubs interested, but I just know that there’s a lot of clubs interested.
“I feel very happy having the chance to be by his (Gerrard's) side and the confidence he gives me every day in training and in the games. I think that a player learn more with what he contributes to every session, what some say with respect to the style of training.
"I feel very happy to share this experience with such a great person, and secondly a great manager who has given me the chance to play and I've responded the best way possible. And I think i’m going to continue doing the same. It’s something that makes me very proud to be at the side of such a great person and such a great player.
(Image: Rangers FC/Press Association Ima)
"He let me know that he wants me to stay here with the team so that what he communicated with the press, that I was going to stay here. I don’t know if he spoke with the sporting director of the club but they didn’t accept any offer.
"I'm happy, he told me they want me to stay here, I had a conversation with him and he told me has was happy that i was here and finish the season with the club.”
The striker earned his first cap for Colombia earlier this season in a friendly with Venezuela but hasn't been called up since. Former Manchester United assistant Carlos Quiroz is the new manager of the side, and Morelos revealed he hasn't spoken to the Portuguese yet but hopes to hear from him soon and earn a call-up.
(Image: JOE SKIPPER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
He said: “I think it’s really interesting what’s happening day to day. Thanks to god I’m doing things the best I can do. The characteristics of a striker is to score and thanks to god I’ve had the opportunity to do so.
"Yesterday I scored four goals. I’m opening the door. I need to keep working and keeping doing things well to win my place with the national team.
“I’ve not spoken to the national team staff but there’s still a few days left before they announce the squad for the games. Let’s see what happens.
"I’m going to keep doing things the best I can, with the possible merit of receiving a call from them. It would be very nice for me - there’s nothing better than to play with the national team.”
