- Cyriel Dessers’ goal and assist helped Rangers secure a 3-1 first-leg win over Fenerbahçe.
- The Nigerian striker was named in WhoScored.com’s Europa League Team of the Week.
- Since Barry Ferguson’s appointment, Dessers has scored in three consecutive games.
Cyriel Dessers’ standout performance in Glasgow Rangers’ 3-1 win over Fenerbahçe in the UEFA Europa League round of 16 has earned the Nigerian striker a place in WhoScored.com’s Team of the Week.
The Super Eagles forward was one of three Rangers players included in the best XI after contributing a goal and an assist in Istanbul, helping his side take a crucial first-leg advantage.
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Dessers made an immediate impact, capitalising on a defensive error in the seventh minute to fire Rangers into the lead. His sharp movement and clinical finishing set the tone for an aggressive attacking display.
Later in the match, the Nigerian played a pivotal role in Václav Černý’s goal, demonstrating his creative ability alongside his scoring instinct. His contributions were instrumental in Rangers’ dominant showing against a strong Fenerbahçe side.
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Alongside Dessers, teammates Václav Černý and Nicolas Raskin were also named in the Europa League Team of the Week. Černý netted twice, while Raskin’s commanding midfield display helped Rangers control the game.
The recognition further cements Dessers’ growing importance to Rangers in their European campaign. Since Barry Ferguson took charge as manager, the Nigerian forward has hit a rich vein of form, scoring in three consecutive games and adding an assist to his tally.
