Brazilian forward Danilo Pereira da Silva has offered words of encouragement to Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers, affirming his confidence that Dessers will soon find his scoring rhythm and excel at Glasgow Rangers.
Since his high-profile transfer from Serie A’s Cremonese earlier this summer, Dessers has netted just one goal for Rangers.
His lone strike came in a Champions League qualifier against Swiss side Servette, contributing to a 2-1 victory.
However, Dessers has struggled to replicate this success in domestic league matches, failing to score against Kilmarnock and Livingstone.
The criticism from observers has been swift, with Scottish Daily Mail reporter Stephen McGowan even suggesting that Rangers‘ manager, Michael Beale, drop Dessers from the starting lineup.
In light of this, Danilo has chosen to stand by his strike partner, emphasizing that adaptation to new environments and systems requires time.
Danilo spoke with Glasgow Live, saying, “We’re in the early stages of our partnership and are still acquainting ourselves with each other’s playing styles.
It’s a gradual process, and every day, we’re dedicated to improving our understanding and synergy on the field.
Cyriel is an impressive striker, and I’m genuinely pleased to be playing alongside him, mutually assisting each other.”
He further elaborated, “Our combined movements not only benefit us as forwards but also provide support to our midfielders.
This dynamic makes it challenging for defenders to counteract potent strikers who are persistently hunting for goals.”
Highlighting recent performances, Danilo pointed out, “In the previous matches, Cyriel found the net, and subsequently, I managed to score in another game, alongside Sam Lammers.
The coach has granted us the freedom to express ourselves on the pitch, and now we are determined to demonstrate our collective prowess.”
With the return leg against Servette looming, Dessers aims to silence his critics and regain his self-assurance.
A strong showing in this fixture will not only enhance his confidence but also contribute to Rangers’ advancement in the upcoming stages of the esteemed European club competition.
Rangers’ progression to the subsequent round of the Champions League will be secured if they can avoid defeat against their Swiss opponents.
As Dessers seeks to overcome his recent goal drought, the team’s collective aspirations remain steadfast, underpinned by the belief in their united potential.
