JORG ALBERTZ has urged Filip Helander to savour his place in the hearts of Rangers fans after his Old Firm winner at Ibrox.
The Swede netted the only goal of the game in the first derby clash of the campaign last month to give Steven Gerrard's side a crucial Premiership win.
Albertz was a man for the big occasions during his trophy-laden Light Blues career and is still fondly remembered for his performances against Celtic.
And the 50-year-old is well aware of the adulation that will follow Helander after his header kick-started Rangers' title defence.
"I know Filip Helander is a big, strong and good defender, he would be tough to play against," Albertz told FourLadsHadADream.
“Of course everyone will love him now! What a header it was and there is no nicer feeling than scoring against Celtic. I cherish everyone of my goals, they are special moments.
“It’s great for the supporters, immediately you are in their hearts and there is no better place to be. It’s brilliant for us as players and it is such an amazing feeling.
“I wish he will score many, many, more goals against a Celtic. Even more than me.
“But the most important thing is as long as someone is scoring them then that will suit me just fine. I will always love this club."
Rangers return to action after the international break with a trip to face St Johnstone on Saturday.
The Europa League opener at home to Lyon follows next week as Gerrard's side aim to get off and running in Group A.
The champions have come in for some criticism at times this term but Ibrox legend Albertz is confident Rangers remain on the right track.
Albertz said: “Well I think the season we just had there was a beautiful run in Europe and of course domestically in the league it was so strong and an unbelievable achievement.
“It’s very hard to repeat that, it is not normal to be unbeaten, and already it is gone but the start otherwise wasn’t too bad.
“Champions League is always difficult and there was some real difficult circumstances behind it.
“The Old Firm win will lift everyone and keep the boys going. We need to get the points now consistently and with a good run in Europe, that’s now the aim. But the Old Firm was very good against all the odds.
“The European run starts against Lyon and that will give them the broad shoulders. Maybe that will kick off another long European run from there.
“It’s going to be a long season but to get 56 home is the aim and I’m sure we can do it."
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