Cyriel Dessers tipped for Rangers starring role in derby as teammate reveals pep talk during early struggles
dailyrecord.co.ukConnor Goldson knows the feeling of being an Old Firm matchwinner. Now he believes it can be the turn of team-mate Cyriel Dessers in a must-win crunch.
The Nigeria striker is aiming to get off the derby mark in Glasgow having drawn two blanks since signing. Dessers missed a golden opportunity at Celtic Park having also been snuffed out at Ibrox.
However, the 29-year-old has still bagged 18 for the season and has responded superbly to the arrival of boss Philippe Clement by regularly delivering.Dessers has had to deal with criticism at various stages of the campaign including the aftermath of his Parkhead mishap, but has kept pushing for goals and now has the chance to bag one at a huge time on Sunday.
Goldson heaped praise on the striker for proving the doubters wrong and said: “A million per cent. I think you have to give him massive credit for that because I have been here for a long time and I understand how hard it is when you go through bad times. “For that to happen at the start of his Rangers career?
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