STEVEN GERRARD reckons Liverpool kid Ovie Ejaria will get the Ibrox crowd off their seats this season.
The midfielder completed a loan move to Rangers earlier this month and joined up with the Light Blues squad midway through their pre-season training camp in Spain.
Ejaria spent the second half of last term on loan at Sunderland and has now made the switch north of the border to be reunited with former Reds coach Gerrard.
And the 38-year-old is pleased at how the Anfield playmaker has settled into his squad as preparations continue for the big kick-off next month.
Gerrard said: “It’s been an excellent first week in Spain. The squad are in a good place and I’m delighted with the application and effort that the lads have given.
“It’s been tough for them physically and mentally to do the work we’ve asked them to do in the heat and conditions but we’ve had zero complaints and the lads have committed to it.
“In terms of where we are physically I’m really pleased and also the messages are starting to drop.
!t’s been good Ovie has now joined us. He’s an exciting player, very skilful.
"He'll have the crowd on the edge of their seats and fits the profile that we were looking for in the midfield area.
“He’s six foot two, he’s rangy, leggy. He can win balls back and also drive at defences and make things happen. He gives us that nice blend in midfield and something different to what’s been here before.
“I’m delighted to have him in for the year on loan. Liverpool were very helpful there.”
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