Cyriel Dessers: Rangers boss hails Super Eagles star’s ‘good character’ after hat-trick – ‘reward for hard work’

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Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers delivered a standout performance, netting a hat trick in his side’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Fraserburgh in the Scottish Cup fourth round at Ibrox Stadium.

Cyriel Dessers celebrating goal with teammates

Despite recent struggles to secure a starting position, Dessers’ remarkable display caught the attention of manager Philippe Clement, who lauded the Nigerian international for his resilience and professionalism, Footballrover reports.

Cyriel Dessers proves his worth with hat-trick brilliance

Dessers got the ball rolling for Rangers early in the game, opening the scoring in the first half.

He doubled his tally just before the hour mark and was inches away from a third when his powerful header struck the post.

Cyriel Dessers with his hat-trick ball on Sunday

However, his persistence paid off as he rounded the goalkeeper to complete his hat-trick in the dying minutes.

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The Super Eagles striker has faced stiff competition from in-form teammate Hamza Igamane, limiting his appearances in recent weeks.

Nevertheless, Clement emphasised that Dessers remains a crucial asset to the squad, particularly ahead of their upcoming Europa League fixture against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Rangers boss praises Cyriel Dessers’ good character after hat-trick

Speaking after the match, Clement highlighted Dessers’ strong mentality and commitment despite his reduced playing time.

Cyriel Dessers: Rangers boss hails Super Eagles star’s ‘good character’ after hat-trick – ‘reward for hard work’

He described the striker as a positive influence in the dressing room and commended his perseverance and work ethic, stating that the hat-trick was a well-earned reward for his dedication.

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It proved his mentality, the way he has been working in the last few weeks when he has played less than before due to the rise of Hamza. Cyriel is a very good character in the dressing room who works hard, and he got his reward for all of that hard work,” Clement remarked.

With his latest display, Dessers has sent a strong message to the coaching staff, reinforcing his value as Rangers prepare for a crucial European showdown and also silencing his critics.

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