Even though the Rangers’ preseason performance wasn’t exactly as smooth as expected, one of Philippe Clement’s stars was still able to shine through.
Cyriel Dessers, who has scored twice in his past two games, is in form just in time for important Champions League qualifications.
Danilo has not yet made a competitive appearance, while Hamza Igamane is currently unavailable for selection as he gets used to playing football at a higher level.
After leaving the Rangers, Cyriel Dessers will likely return to Serie A.
Dessers is the ideal player for Rangers in many aspects, but rumors that the Nigerian international will return to Italy have been downplayed.
According to Ayomide Oguntimehin, a Nigerian football writer for Soccernet, the Serie A team would not be making an offer just yet.
The club had originally wanted the Nigerian international early in the summer, but Dessers is no longer considered a viable option for the team after Roberto Piccoli was signed. This information was provided to Soccernet.ng.
“In addition, the former Feyenoord forward may reappear as a target in the final days of the transfer window, but this primarily depends on whether Gianluca Lapadula leaves the club.”
Despite early indications that he is one of several players who could leave Ibrox, Rangers would be unlikely to move Dessers quickly given his present form and the circumstances.
The 29-year-old had a strong season on paper last year with 30 goal contributions, but as demonstrated against Hearts on matchday one, he regularly made mistakes in front of goal when it counted most.
Rangers don’t have the perfect timing, but Dessers might be sold.
We saw the best of him against Dynamo Kyiv, putting on the kind of performance that causes a momentary lapse in anger.
When questioned whether his team deserved a draw in Poland, the manager was likewise obviously impressed by his number nine:
