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Alfredo Morelos has broken his silence on his poor disciplinary record and insists it's because of his frustration at what he regards as bad decisions made by referees .

The Rangers striker celebrated his call-up for the Colombia team by netting his 29th goal of the season in a 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock.

But he was again in the spotlight after a half time clash with Kirk Broadfoot as the players were leaving the pitch.

Morelos , 22, has been sent off three times this season - three times against Aberdeen and once against FC Ufa in the Europa League qualifiers.

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He's also been booked 29 times since he signed for Rangers in two seasons, but was never shown a red card for his previous clubs in his native Colombia with Independiente Medellin and Finland with HJK Helsinki.

And Morelos, in an interview in homeland publication El Tiempo, admits he's baffled by some of the cards handed out to him.

He said: "The truth is that I have had several red cards in my career, but I think that's been more because of the bad refereeing decisions that altered my temperament.

"I know that the referees also make mistakes too. Sometimes they make the wrong decision to take a card out on me needlessly.

"But that's the way football is and I've got to accept it.

"Yes, I am aggressive on the pitch, but it's manageable. I have to remain calm and there are many positive aspects for me at the moment."

And Morelos admits he loves working with Gerrard, while again reiterating he wants to play in the English Premiership.

He said: "There are a lot of people watching me from other clubs, but now I have the Rangers in my head. Rangers and the national team - I am focused on them.

"I'm only 22, maybe in five years who knows I might be with a much bigger team, hopefully in England because I am very ambitious.

"But I am very happy to work with Steven Gerrard. Day to day training is excellent.

"To have such a prominent figure, both for club and country - you have to take advantage of it.

"I have learned a lot from him and fortunately his feelings towards me have been positive and I am very happy with that.

"To get the call-up for my country was also very satisfying because I knew nothing about it. It's made me very proud."

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And Morelos also praised his mother, after she was the subject of a distasteful banner from Aberdeen supporters in their recent Scottish Cup clash.

He said: "She is very proud and very happy for me.

"I promised her that one day I would play for the Colombia National Team and today I am fulfilling this beautiful dream for her."