Philippe Clement has very rarely had two strikers in his Rangers squad, let alone three.
But just over a year on from moving to Ibrox, the Rangers manager has just witnessed three of his hitmen score in one game.
Brazilian striker Danilo got himself on the scoresheet against Kilmarnock to mark his return from yet another long-term injury.
Hamza Igamane also continued to fire his way into the hearts of Rangers fans with a stunning effort from the edge of the box.
Not to be outdone, Cyriel Dessers then came off the bench to score a double in the 6-0 romp over the Rubgy Park side.
It was Brazilian striker Danilo who faced the press after the game and he was asked about the impact of Hamza Igamane and his battle with Cyriel Dessers.
Speaking first on the young Moroccan, the Brazilian hitman reckons Rangers have a ‘great player’ as he waxed lyrical about the 22-year-old striker.
Danilo on Hamza Igamane
”He’s a great player,” said Danilo when asked about Hamza Igamane. “He’s been working really hard since he came.
”Obviously with the language it’s difficult for him a little bit but we tried to help him as much as we can.
”Nico (Raskin) has been speaking with him a lot because he can speak French.
”He’s a great guy, really. Always smiling, always a positive guy.
”Obviously when we was on the bench as well we tried to be together and stuff, talking a little bit.
”Now he’s learning English as well so it’s been really good, I see a lot of progress.
”On the field I think everybody can see his quality and then also the connection that we have, we’re trying to play together as much as we can, especially in the training.
”He’s a great player and I’m really happy for him for what he’s achieving right now.”
Danilo on Rangers striker competition
Danilo was also asked about his competition with Cyriel Dessers for the number nine berth at Rangers.
With both Danilo and Hamza Igamane affected by injury this season, Dessers has bore the pressure, and the brunt of criticism, in the Ibrox striker berth.
It’s not always been pretty with Dessers having to power on through and often cutting a lonely figure at the top of the team.
But it’s no surprise to see the Nigerian striker, who does have quality finishing in his locker, come on and produce as the competition in the squad ramps up.
Danilo reckons the competition between the two players is healthy and spoke about his relationship with Dessers following the win over Kilmarnock.
”I think in every club where you go there is always going to be competition,” said Danilo.
”I think that can bring the best out of you. So obviously since we came here, we always had this competition.
”Sometimes we played together as well but I think that’s what can bring the best of yourself when you have those competition, when everybody is sharp.
”So I think it helps us fight on the field because you just know that you want to play, you want to be there, part of the squad, you want to do good.
”You just have to be patience so that’s what I’ve been as well when I’ve come back from injury.
”I’ve had to wait for my time, I had to wait for my opportunity.
“I’m playing and started the match but Cyriel came in and scored two goals. That’s the point, you always have to be sharp.
“I think it’s a healthy fight and we’re all good with each other and we’re trying to make each other the best as possible.”
