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Gabriel McKay

James Tavernier leaps to Alfredo Morelos defence as Rangers captain talks up striker's importance

James Tavernier has leaped to the defence of Alfredo Morelos after the striker saw red in Rangers' 2-0 win over Motherwell.

The Colombian was sent off five times in all competitions last season - though one was later revoked - but has showed much better discipline in 2019-20.

After scoring the crucial second goal against the Steelmen though, El Bufalo gestured to the crowd and was shown a second yellow card.

He'll now miss the trip to face Hibs on Friday but it appears the squad have already forgiven him.

Tavernier pointed out on Twitter: "He's been carrying us all season."

Manager Steven Gerrard was also reluctant to be too harsh on his striker after the match.

The Rangers manager said: "It is a setback, he knows that, we know that.

“But let’s not forget how much of an improvement there has been,

“We will reset him and I’m sure he will be fine because he hates missing football matches.

“I’m sure he hates getting punished in the pocket so hopefully he will get back on the horse and continue to improve in that area.

“It’s the first setback he’s had after huge, huge improvements so we’ll reset that but we certainly have no complaints."

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