Dessers In the Form of His Career - Rangers boss hails honest Nigeria Super Eagles star

Raise your hand if you are the number one striker! Nigeria's Cyriel Dessers is in the form of his life at Rangers. (Photo Credit: Imago)

Dessers In the Form of His Career - Rangers boss hails honest Nigeria Super Eagles star

Izuchukwu Akawor 08:41 - 22.04.2024

Nigeria's Cyriel Dessers has enjoyed the best six months of his life after his double set up a mouthwatering Old Firm Derby in the Scottish Cup final, earning the praise of his manager.

Cyriel Dessers has been in the form of his career, according to Rangers manager Philippe Clement, after the striker scored a decisive brace to send his side to the Scottish Cup final.

Dessers, who has been a key player for Rangers this season, netted the opening goal and added a late second to secure a 2-0 victory over their opponents in the semi-final.

"He gained his freshness by not playing all the game against Dundee," Clement told BBC Scotland. "Cyriel has played a lot of minutes, but he made a really big impact, the rest of the team also."

Dessers Earn Praise From Rangers Boss

The Rangers manager praised recent performances from the Super Eagles striker, stating that "these last six months have been the best six months of Cyriel's career, and we'll keep pushing him on."

Cyriel Dessers has scored 19 goals for Rangers this season.
Cyriel Dessers has scored 19 goals for Rangers this season.

Clement highlighted Dessers' work ethic and goal-scoring ability, saying: "He's honest, he works really hard for the team. He's scoring a lot of goals. Can he make more goals? Yes. But I don't know any striker in the world who scores all their chances."

Dessers' opening goal came after he turned sharply and skidded the ball into the net, while his second strike late in the game sealed the victory for Rangers.

Dessers has been backed by his Rangers boss Clement to add to his tally before the end of the season.
Dessers has been backed by his Rangers boss Clement to add to his tally before the end of the season. (Photo Credit: Imago)

The 19 goals Dessers has scored this season are a testament to his impressive form, and his performance in the Scottish Cup semi-final has further cemented his status as a key player for the club.

Rangers will now look to Dessers to continue his goalscoring exploits as they prepare for the Scottish Cup final, where they will be aiming to secure their first piece of silverware this season against bitter rivals Celtic.

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