Alfredo Morelos The Rangers Striker Gets The Colombia Call-Up For The First

Alfredo Morelos is the striker of Rangers and has been in a good form since long. Recently, he got a call from the senior squad of Colombia. This is the first time he has received the call from Colombia. Morelos is now 22-year-old and playing really well. He started the season with an impressive form. During this season, he has scored six goals after giving 11 appearances under his new manager Steven Gerrard.

During the previous season, he made six appearances for the U-20 side of Colombia, and if everything remains in his favor then this forward player will soon get the chance to play at the senior level. Morelos is inculcated alongside the likes of Radamel Falcao the captain and Davinson Sanchez the Tottenham defender in the squad for two coming international friendlies in the United States of America. On September 6, the Colombia will face Venezuela in Miami before meeting Argentina in New Jersey in the same week.

At the World Cup 2018, the Jose Pekerman’s side reached the last 16, ahead of being knocked by England on penalties. As Rangers, Morelos had scored two goals and have moved to the top of a place in the Europa League group stage (ELGS). He has also netted during unbeaten start of Gerrard’s side to the Scottish league season (SLS).

His campaign highlight came in the Scottish League Cup (SLC) when he hit a hat-trick in the victory of Rangers with the score 3-1 over Kilmarnock.

When Morelos was asked about the call he received, he denied to share any information. He said, “He will share if something turns out in his favor. It is too early to comment on anything. I am not in hurry and neither panicked.”

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