Rangers manager Russell Martin has given supporters something to smile about — star striker Cyriel Dessers is not facing a long spell on the sidelines after his recent injury.
Omo, when the news first broke, fans thought it was season over for him. But e be like say the football gods no gree!
The Scare Against Viktoria Plzen
The Nigerian international suffered a knee injury during the UEFA Champions League qualifying clash with Viktoria Plzen on Tuesday night. The forward had to be substituted in the 54th minute, and early fears suggested he might be out for weeks, if not months.
That moment got Rangers fans worried — losing your main striker before the season even gets into full swing? Omo, that’s pain.
Positive Update from the Boss
Speaking at Friday’s press conference, Russell Martin calmed the storm with a much brighter prognosis:
“Cyriel Dessers’ injury was not as bad as we thought; he is still sore but he will be back in the coming weeks.”
Translation? He’ll miss a few matches but nothing career-threatening. That’s a win for the Light Blues.
Next Up for Rangers
Rangers now turn their attention to the Premier Sports Cup Round of 16 tie against Alloa Athletic at Ibrox on Saturday. Dessers won’t feature, but knowing he’ll return soon is enough to lift the mood in the dressing room.
With big fixtures ahead in both domestic and European campaigns, having their No. 9 back sooner rather than later could make all the difference in the club’s push for silverware.
Omo, for now, fans can breathe — their goal machine will be back to terrorise defenders before they know it.
