The Amad Diallo Rangers smoke signal that could provide vital Alfredo Morelos solution

Versatile Amad Diallo could provide Rangers with an unlikely solution to Alfredo Morelos' injury setback, if previous quotes from the winger and his former manager are anything to go by.

Diallo was brought in on loan from Manchester United late in the January window and was tipped to make a huge mark at Ibrox.

The hype hit fever pitch when he scored just minutes into his Rangers debut against Ross County, but it's been frustrating for him since with the 19-year-old losing his spot in the side.

Diallo's last start came against Annan in the Scottish Cup with Gio van Bronckhorst preferring his more experienced stars, such as Ryan Kent, Joe Aribo and Kemar Roofe in the wide positions for the big games.

Morelos' long-term injury though gives the boss a headache ahead of a key run-in.

Roofe looks the likely option to replace him for Sunday's clash with Celtic but other options are sparse, with Fashion Sakala - who hasn't been fancied up top - and Cedric Itten the only alternatives.

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He'll be assessing his options in that position, and previous quotes from Diallo hint that he might fancy a crack at leading the line.

Speaking to UTD Unscripted back in June, he declared that his best position is