MORELOS TOLD TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND SORT OUT STRIKE RATE

we are creating, I would expect the guy who has played the majority of the minutes as a No 9 to have more than five in 15. ‘They are stats that we need to improve on moving forward. We have to keep providing the service and the chances for Alfredo to get more goals. ‘But if you look at previous No 9s and also Alfredo’s record in other seasons, it has been better than five in 15. I am sure Alfredo

himself, and certainly myself and the coaching staff and our attacking unit in terms of our No 9s, we want to get more goals.’ Already the record Rangers goalscorer in European competitions, Morelos needs one more to join an elite group of Ibrox centurians. Asked if being so near to the landmark could be impacting on his finishing, Gerrard said: ‘Possibly. But if I have got any advice to him, it would be for him to focus on keep getting in the right places and right areas and he will absolutely smash 100 goals in no time. ‘He is going to score many more goals, so he shouldn’t overthink it. ‘We are getting into the right areas, we are creating chances in games. ‘I would be a lot more frustrated and disappointed if we weren’t creating these chances and weren’t getting in the right areas. ‘I do believe someone along the line will be on the end of some goals from us. ‘I was asked a question about Alfredo at the weekend and it’s quite obvious he is not at his best. ‘But he is still getting into the right places. His all-round game is still okay. ‘It’s only a matter of time before the goals come. ‘From Alfredo’s point of view, he is sitting on 99, so I’m sure he will be desperate to get to a hundred.’ Gerrard is close to welcoming recovering duo Ryan Kent and Ryan Jack back to first-team action. Currently without a point after defeats to Lyon and Sparta Prague in their Europa League group, back-to-back games with Brondby offer a chance to revive hopes of participating in European football after Christmas. Admitting, however, that tonight is too soon for Kent or Jack, Gerrard said: ‘Ryan Kent is closer but we have had to maybe take this game out. It has come a little bit too soon. ‘Ryan Jack is progressing well and should be in full training just before the Aberdeen game (next Wednesday).’