Gerrard to hold crunch talks with Ejaria after crashing out of Europe

STEVEN Gerrard will hold crunch talks with Ovie Ejaria to decide whether the on-loan Liverpool youngster still has a Rangers future.

The 21-year-old England youth international was left behind i n Glasgow while the Gers failed to reach the Europa League last 32 after losing 1-0 to Rapid Vienna.

Gerrard admitted the midfield playmaker was “unsettled” at Ibrox after struggling to adapt to the physical nature of the game in Scotland.

Ejaria has often cut an isolated figure since moving to Scotland from Anfield on a season-long deal back in the summer.

And Gerrard now admits he may have to cut that loan arrangement short if the player decides he does not want to see out the campaign with the Gers.

Asked if there was a danger that Ejaria may soon pack up and head back to Merseyside, he said: “That’s something I need to discuss with Ovie in the coming days.

“I had a chat with Ovie a few days ago and he’s slightly unsettled.

“Liverpool are aware of the situation – we’re i n dialogue with them and I’ll have a conversation with Ovie and see where we go from there.”

Meanwhile, Gerrard says Rangers will need January reinforcements after watching his shot-shy side miss out on qualification for the knock-out stages after Dejan Ljubicic’s late winner sealed a 1-0 win for Rapid Vienna at the Allianz Stadium last night.

H e s a i d : “W e h av e certainly been tested. As a group, we haven’t helped ourselves with certain situations and suspensions. Injuries have also bit at important times.

“But to compete at this level, with ambitions to go further than the group, it’s obvious to me the players need some help. That means quality players that can come in and help.”

Steven Gerrard wants January additions to his squad.