Derek McInnes reveals Rangers wildcard to replace Morelos as he gives insight to Ryan Jack reaction

Derek McInnes believes the time is now for Rangers to give Ryan Kent a shot up front in a bid to find a solution with Alfredo Morelos on the sideline.

Kemar Roofe toiled against Celtic up top before Fashion Sakala produced an erratic display in the 1-0 Europa League quarter final defeat to Braga.

And now former Ibrox star McInnes believes Gio van Bronckhorst must think outside the box in the search for a spark - with a mammoth week against St Mirren, the second leg against the Portuguese outfit and Celtic at Hampden looming.

Speaking to Mail on Sunday, he said: "I'd now be inclined to take the reins off Ryan Kent and give him a shot through the middle.

" Alfredo Morelos has been Rangers' talisman in this competition but getting to the last eight was not all down to the Colombian.

"And, in Kent, Giovanni has a player capable of taking advantage of the high defensive line that Braga are like to deploy.

"Rangers need someone who is willing to run in behind. If the timing of Kent's run is right he eliminates defenders. They don't get the chance to get back to him.

"It's about willingness, intelligence and speed. And for me the one who has all of that is Kent.

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