Alfredo’s gone from villain to hero says Stevie
endeavour and desire. Against a different type of opposition on Thursday he was unplayable.
“He’s in good place, he’s enjoying his football and he’s behaving himself.
“He was even shaking the referee by the hand on the way off so he’s definitely trying!
“He’s a match winner and I’m really pleased with him.”
Morelos was red carded five times and picked up 18 cautions last season but this time around he has only been booked twice.
The frontman has also improved his all-round game and Gerrard hopes that sees him rewarded with a return to the Colombian national team.
Boss Carlos Queiroz has recalled him to his squad for two friendlies next month.
Gerrard said: “His overall game was top drawer and it’s why he’s been called into the Colombian squad.
“He can come short and run in behind. When he sticks it helps the team so much.”
Meanwhile, Ryan Jack admits he is desperate to sign a longterm deal at Rangers.
The Ibrox side are in talks with the midfielder over a contract extension and Jack said: “The club have spoken to me and my representative. I love it here and I would love to stay here for many more years.”
Rangers players got it in the ear from Gerrard before their second-half turnaround.
Jack added: “We needed to make sure there were no excuses on the back of Thursday night because we put a lot of work into it.
“The manager got into us a wee bit at halftime and we had a word ourselves then we turned it on. I thought we were excellent, kept the ball moving, played to a great tempo and scored some good goals.” Steven Davis was at the centre of the controversy with a ball cleared off the line that Saints claimed had gone in. He was adamant he kept Murray Davidson’s effort out and Jack said: “I didn’t think the whole ball crossed the line.”