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Ex-Barca boss Valverde calls Super Eagles' Cyriel Dessers "dangerous" for his runs and threat. Rangers face Athletic Bilbao in a crucial tie with possession and counters key.
Former Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has singled out Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers as a major threat ahead of a pivotal clash.
Nigeria’s Dessers and his Rangers teammates are guests to Athletic Bilbao in Spain for the second leg of the Europa League quarterfinal clash on Thursday night.
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11:36 - 31.03.2025
Last-Gasp Hero! Super Eagles striker Dessers left stunned after dramatic late winner against Dundee
Nigerian forward Cyriel Dessers rose to the occasion for Rangers, grabbing a last-minute winning goal in the dramatic 4-3 victory over Dundee to mark his 100th appearance at the club.
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Fergie defends Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers after hitting winner against Dundee
The manager has come to the defence of the bulky Nigerian striker after he hit the winner in the 4-3 comeback victory against Dundee United despite huge criticism from several quarters.
The Nigerian striker, who has struggled for consistent recognition with the Super Eagles, has clearly caught the attention of the seasoned tactician following his impressive form in the competition.
Dessers, 30, has been one of the better players for the Gers in the competition this season, with some of his standout displays coming against Manchester United and the enigmatic Jose Mourinho and his Fenerbahce side.
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The Nigerian has scored three goals and two assists in 11 appearances and also looked sharp against the LaLiga side in the first leg.
But despite firing blanks in the first leg which ended goalless at the Ibrox, Valverde, now coaching Athletic Bilbao, described the Rangers forward as a "dangerous" player due to his relentless movement and ability to exploit spaces.
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Speaking about Dessers, via a video on X, Valverde said, “Dessers is constantly running into the spaces and is a beacon and a dangerous player.”
Valverde also shared insights on the upcoming match, emphasising its importance for Bilbao. “It's a decisive game,” he told UEFA.com.
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“We've already played decisive games here, and the idea is to play our game, taking into account the gameplan they might have.”
“They are good on the counter-attack, but they can also play to dominate possession because they are used to doing that in Scotland.
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In the first leg, we lacked clarity and pace in the game. We didn't manage to score, but now we have another chance.”
With Dessers leading the line for Rangers, Valverde’s comments highlight the challenge his team faces as they aim to overturn the tie. The Nigerian forward will look to prove his worth and live up to the "dangerous" tag in this all-important encounter.
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