Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos faces SFA charges

Colombian striker faces hearing over challenge on Dundee United defender Mark Connolly.

Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos faces SFA chargesSNS Group

Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos has been charged by the Scottish FA over a challenge on Dundee United defender Mark Connolly.

The Colombian was booked for a foul on Connolly during his side’s 2-1 win at Tannadice on Sunday.

However, Morelos has now been handed a notice of complaint by the Scottish FA for a separate red card offence.

A hearing will take place on Thursday.

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard leapt to his player’s defence following the incident.

Asked if he would talk to the striker, he said: “Why would I speak to him about that?

“I didn’t see an elbow. If you look at him again, there’s no elbow there. The referee saw it and dealt with it.

“It was a foul and a yellow card and it’s been dealt with. But if you look at it again, next time I see you you’ll say it wasn’t an elbow.”

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