Hot and Cold! Former Rangers Star Raises Doubts Over Dessers

Dessers has notably contributed 13 goals and three assists in 27 appearances for Rangers during the current campaign.

However, Ferguson expressed his belief that the Forward has untapped potential and could offer more to the team.

According to Ferguson, the Nigerian’s inconsistency, deviation from the traditional number nine role, and perceived lack of sharpness inside the box are areas of concern.

“He (Dessers) is frustrating,” Ferguson told The Herald. “When you’ve played with some quality strikers, you know if they get space in the box, it’s one- and two-touch finishes. But he always wants to take the third and fourth. He blows a bit hot and cold.”

“But he’s still got 13 goals in the Premiership. I think the manager has it in his head. If he’s been feeling the pressure, he’s not shown it too much, and that’s probably down to the manager.

Ferguson emphasized the importance of consistency and effectiveness in the striker’s role, suggesting that Dessers has room for improvement to fully maximize his impact on the field.

“But I’m still not sure exactly what Dessers is. Is he a target man? Does he run the channels? He’s certainly not an out-and-out finisher. Sometimes he makes runs, and you wonder where he’s going. He’s a bit of a mixed bag.

“He looks like somebody who needs to be coached when it should be natural in his game.”

Cyriel Dessers will be in action when Rangers take on rivals Celtic in an Old Firm derby on Sunday.