RANGERS striker Alfredo Morelos has been in the headlines again this week after scoring the winning goal against Hibernian on Wednesday night, sending his side 23 points clear of rivals Celtic in the Ibrox club's quest for a 55th top-flight title.
However, a flashpoint with Hibs defender Ryan Porteous during the 1-0 win at Easter Road has sparked debate after footage emerged that showed the Colombian standing on the centre-half's leg.
Referee Kevin Clancy had a clear view of the incident and is believed to have considered it an accident.
🎙 | "It could easily be a red for Morelos."
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) January 27, 2021
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After the game, Hibs manager Jack Ross insisted the striker should have seen red for the challenge.
“It’s a red card,” he said. “You can ask me and I don’t think my opinion is going to be different to every single person here and every single person who watched it."
The debate rumbled on through Thursday, with pundits offering their take on the incident - with former Celtic defender Gary Caldwell insisting that Morelos has been lucky not to be sent off on a few occasions this season.
But the Ibrox forward has taken to social media to respond to his critics by posting a picture that sums up his feelings on the matter.
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— Alfredo Morelos (@morelos2106) January 28, 2021
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Posting on Twitter, Morelos shared a photo of himself shushing the camera in a cheeky nod to his critics.
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