Graeme Murty says Rangers can help Alfredo Morelos realise Colombia dream
Friday 16 February 2018 13:15, UK
Graeme Murty believes Rangers can offer Alfredo Morelos the platform with which to earn a place in Colombia's World Cup squad.
The 21-year-old, who has scored 15 goals this season following his move from HJK Helsinki last summer, has represented his country at U17 and U20 level but is yet to play for the senior squad.
The Ibrox side have turned down bids from Chinese Super League team Beijing Renhe for the forward and Murty believes Morelos can realise his international ambitions at Rangers.
"We haven't had any contact from Colombia yet, but all Alfredo can do is continue to be outstanding. If he's the top scorer in this league, then I have no doubt they will be looking at him," Murty said.
"There are areas Alfredo needs to improve, there are areas where he can get better, we can look at his clinical nature, how many chances does he need to score a goal?
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"We can definitely get that number down, we can definitely make him sharper and brighter, but I think having that international ambition is a good way to light a fire for a young man like Alfredo where goals are his main thing.
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"But we can use those goals as a stepping stone to bigger and better things for him and he can realise, you know what, I can do these things while being here at a massive stage. Every other game we are on TV and we have to utilise that as a positive."
Murty said Morelos must continue to prepare for games properly and keep finding the net if he is to impress Colombia head coach Jose Pekerman.
"I can't offer him the carrot more, all I can show him is the opportunity," Murty said. "As far as I am concerned, success is merely opportunity and preparation combined.
"He will have the opportunity to be successful here but he has to make sure he prepares properly, he lives properly, he works properly at his game and is diligent. He is doing those things.
"We need to put him in front of those guys that are going to make that decision. He has to make them aware of him, make them sit up and take notice and how do you do that? He has to score loads and loads and loads of goals."
