Mcallister hopes Morelos learns his lesson

Rangers assistant manager Gary Mcallister hopes missi ng out on a Copa America slot will finally convince Alfredo Morelos to clean up his act.

The striker has scored 29 goals this season but that has not been enough to earn a place in the Colombia squad this summer after being left out by boss Carlos Queiroz.

Morelos, pictured, looked well placed for the tournament in Brazil after making his first international start against South Korea in March. But, five days after winning his third cap he suffered a meltdown at Celtic Park as he lashed out at Hoops s ki p - per Scott Brownand earned his fifth red card of the season.

Queiroz admits Morelos’ discipline woes were a major factor in his omission.

Mcallister hopes the penny will now have dropped. He said: “Alfredo has had an amazing season. He’s a player who I think has got loads of potential and going down the line there’s a top, top international footballer there.

“Just be patient, he’ll be OK. We have to remember, he’s still only 22 so he had plenty of time.

“Hopefully missing out for his country this summer is a lesson. He’s a young man and he’s got to be learning and taking everything on board.

“We try as a coaching staff to advise, senior players in the dressing room speak to him as well. “Hopefully the penny is dropping, but he’ll be fine.”