Cyriel Dessers Faces Ankle Injury Ahead of Crucial Rangers UEFA Champions League Clash
Rangers and Nigerian international Cyriel Dessers sustained an ankle injury during their UEFA Champions League qualifying match against Viktoria Plzen, according to Soccernet.ng.
The 30-year-old striker was sidelined for Rangers’ opening leg against Club Brugge at Ibrox Stadium, where the Scottish side suffered a 3-1 defeat.
Dessers’ Recovery and Potential Return
After Rangers managed a 1-1 draw with St Mirren over the weekend, manager Russell Martin provided an update on Dessers’ fitness, indicating the forward is on track to participate in the upcoming fixture against Club Brugge.
“Injuries are part and parcel of football. Cyriel is putting in a lot of effort to regain full fitness, though he’s not quite there yet. I expect him to be ready by Wednesday,” Martin shared during his pre-match briefing, as reported by Rangers Review.
Training Resumption and Manager’s Confidence
During the press conference ahead of the return leg at Jan Breydelstadion, the 39-year-old coach confirmed that Dessers has resumed training with the squad.
“Dessers is back and ready to rejoin the squad. I’m really looking forward to the match. We have a genuine opportunity to play an attacking game,” Martin expressed, as shared on the club’s official social media channels.
🎙️ Russell Martin addresses the media ahead of Wednesday’s showdown with Club Brugge.
🎙️ RM: Dessers is back and fit to be included in the squad.
Excited for the game. We have a real chance to attack.
– Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) August 26, 2025
Future Prospects: Could This Be Dessers’ Final Appearance for Rangers?
If Dessers takes to the field against Club Brugge, it might mark his final outing for Rangers, as multiple clubs beyond Scotland have expressed interest in acquiring the forward. This potential transfer aligns with the growing trend of Nigerian players attracting attention from top European leagues, reflecting the increasing global demand for African talent.
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