Rangers boss Steven Gerrard insists the club will completely back striker Alfredo Morelos after allegations of racism reared their head again.
The Colombian striker claimed in a rare interview with Sky Sports that he has indeed been racially abused at stadiums by fans. "Yes I’ve felt racism both on and off the pitch,” Morelos said.
"It’s very sad to feel that way but it’s not something that affects me much. I just try to focus on my job which is scoring goals and winning matches.
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"Sometimes it’s frustrating when a crowd is throwing coins at me or throwing drinks at me, obviously saying racist things to me and making chants about my mother which is obviously very offensive."
Gerrard has now blasted the "embarrassing" abuse and vowed to support his player. "We always support all of our players on and off the pitch if they feel they are suffering abuse," the manager said.
"And we'll support any players on the end of it at our stadium. We all gave to eradicate racism from our game, it is embarrassing in this day and age."
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