Light Blues face sweat over hitman

RANGERS will tomorrow discover whether top striker Alfredo Morelos faces any disciplinary charges following a series of controversial flashpoints in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Celtic at Ibrox.

The 22-year-old Colombia forward appeared to kick out at Hoops skipper Scott Brown, stand on defender Anthony Ralston and flick out his hand at midfielder Ryan Christie’s groin area during the club’s first Old Firm victory in the league since 2012.

The win took the Light Blues level on points with the Ladbrokes Premiership leaders, who they trail on goal difference – albeit Celtic have a game in hand, against St Johnstone.

The Scottish Football Association’s compliance officer Clare Whyte is awaiting referee John Beaton’s report before deciding whether to take any action.

Morelos’ temperament has repeatedly been called into question since joining the Ibrox club in June 2017 when as part of Pedro Caixinha’s overhaul of the Rangers squad.

While he has scored 20 goals in all competitions this season, Morelos has picked up 13 yellow cards and three reds this season, albeit one against Aberdeen earlier in the season was rescinded.

The former HJK Helsinki player only recently returned from a two-game domestic suspension after he was sent off in the 1-0 defeat to the Dons at Ibrox on December 5.

The top flight in Scotland is on a winter break and Steven Gerrard’s side next play away to Cowdenbeath in the William Hill Scottish Cup on January 18.