The ex-Ibrox favourite slammed the returning winger’s performance in the 2-0 defeat to Manchester United as “extremely poor” and feels that the Colombian, are still finding their feet after each suffering serious injuries last season.
Cortes looked good on loan at Ibrox last year during the transfer window with an obligation to make the deal permanent next summer.
Philippe Clement’s side failed to win a game prior to the start of the campaign proper with only the 4-4 draw with Union Berlin to show for their travels, and with the manager scrambling to get senior signings in late in the window Ferguson believes the results emphasise the need for leadership in the squad from the likes of the exit-linked captain.
He spoke exclusively to and said: “We talk about Jack Butland, a leader of course. But you need the Connor Goldsons, guys like [James] Tavernier, or in the past the Steve Davises, the Barry Fergusons, you need these guys to get in amongst it and rally the troops.
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