Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers hasn’t quite hit the ground running since arriving in Glasgow in the summer but there are signs of improvement.
The 28-year old will have to go up another couple of notches though if he is to achieve his dream of playing in the African Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast with Nigeria and the chance to partner Victor Osimhen.
The Rangers number nine has been disposed from the starting role that was almost guaranteed under Michael Beale, however, Cyriel Dessers is still hoping for international recognition.
Rangers striker Dessers looking to hit form
With one goal in four caps, Dessers is far from being a regular for his country and has been ignored previously when he has been in significantly better form.
Was he to be selected though, Philippe Clement would have to cope without him for games against St Mirren, Livingston, Aberdeen and an early Scottish Cup tie too.
Giving an interview in Belgium, Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers explained why he might be in with an outside chance.
“The last few times I was in the Nigeria pre-selection squad, but not in the final selection.
“If you look at the other strikers and the form that are in, I can understand that.
“We have a few players competing to be the third or fourth striker and then it depends on form. The competition in Nigeria is absurd.
“I could have chosen to play for Belgium, but I am very happy with my choice. I have already experienced fantastic moments.
“My first international goal, in front of a hundred thousand spectators against Mexico in Dallas, is a moment I will never forget.”
With five goals and three assists in 20 appearances, Dessers has hardly been prolific.
What is encouraging though, is that he has three goals in his last six league games, maybe the corner is being turned.
The issue though, is that Rangers have a new leading man in Danilo and Cyriel Dessers faces a tough fight on his hands to win his place back given the Brazilians form.
All he can do is make the sort of impact he did off the bench against Dundee, and not annoy the manager like he did at Hampden, and he might be in with a shout.
