During Friday afternoon’s press conference, the manager previewed his side’s Scottish Cup quarter-final against Aberdeen, as followed by the Rangers Twitter account.
Sunday’s match is potentially season-defining for the Gers.
Still eight points adrift in the league, the Cup remains their most realistic chance of silverware.
Aberdeen have already showed what difficult opponents they can be.
In the first three meetings between the teams this season, Rangers went winless.
Therefore, they’ll need their biggest players to step up. Alfredo Morelos, is the biggest of the lot.
The Colombian striker has a ridiculous disciplinary record against the Dons.
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Yet, before being dismissed on the hour mark last time around, he had time to notch a decisive brace.
In Scott McKenna, he’ll be going up against one of the best centre-halves in the league, and the boss thinks it’s a tussle to look out for.
‘Box office’ duel
“It will be another physical battle with Morelos (and McKenna)”, said Gerrard, as quoted by the Rangers Twitter account.
“It’s a box office battle and it was a shame they both got sent off as it was a great battle to watch.”
“Alfredo doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone other than himself. He was unplayable last time around. He just needs to focus on the game and what he needs to do.”
There’s no doubt keeping the 22-year-old on the pitch is crucial to Rangers’ hopes of progression.
It will be a hostile atmosphere, but for once, he needs to rise above it.
It’s time to take responsibility when the heat is on.
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