A STUNNED Jose Mourinho said it all after Thursday night’s Europa League reverse to Rangers in Istanbul when he admitted Cyriel Dessers “played like the best player in the
Cyriel Dessers insists "it's about time" Rangers delivered a big performance at Ibrox as they look to reach the Europa League quarter-finals. Dessers scored the opener and was a standout in Istanbul as Barry Ferguson's side beat Fenerbahce 3-1 in the first leg of their last-16 clash,
Connor Barron says Rangers will need to BETTER their Istanbul performance at Ibrox if they want to knock Fenerbahce out of the Europa League.
The Europa League again proved Rangers' sanctuary during a dismal season as they shocked Fenerbahce in the first leg of their last-16 tie in Istanbul.
However, the rampant visitors scored twice more through Czech winger Vaclav Cerny to put them in a strong position for the return game in Govan, where Dessers hopes everyone is aligned to press home the advantage. He said: “I know the place will be bouncing, that’s what we will need because everybody saw that Fenerbahce are a very good team.
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Dessers makes Europa TOTW
Cyriel Dessers’ impressive display during Glasgow Rangers 3-1 win over Fenerbahçe in their UEFA Europa League round of 16 game in has earned the Nigerian striker a place in Whoscored.com Team of the Week.
Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers says it was a pity he had two goals disallowed against Fenerbahce this evening.
Interim boss Barry Ferguson insists it would be idiotic to think Rangers are through to the Europa League quarter-finals with the stunning 3-1 win over Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce in Istanbul. Ferguson changed the Gers shape to a back three for the first time in the first leg and it contributed to a remarkable performance.
Rangers produced a stunning performance in Istanbul to secure a 3-1 win over Fenerbahce in the round of 16 first-leg of the Europa League away from Ibrox. Cyriel Dessers scored the opening goal and Vaclav Cerny bagged a brace as the Gers took a healthy lead ahead of the second leg at Ibrox next week.