Don't let this be Cyriel killer

CYRIEL DESSERS isn't hiding as Philippe Clement searches for the striking formula at Rangers.

- CRAIG SWAN

Kenny Miller says the Nigeria international is due major credit for that.

And the former Ibrox hitman reckons it will be an ability to keep putting his hand up and bouncing back from setbacks that will define Dessers' Light Blues career.

The 29-year-old has split opinion since arriving six months ago. Signed by Michael Beale, he scored just three times in 15 games before the Londoner was shown the door. Clement has doubled Dessers' output in the same number of games. A Europa League cracker away to Real Betis features among the frontman's half a dozen under the Belgian boss.

However, sections of the support still remain unconvinced, his failure to take a glaring chance in the loss to Celtic before New UNIBE Year giving 000000 Dessers' critics bags more ZERO% MISSION ammunition

A fellow summer signing in Sam Lammers has left but Fabio Silva has checked in as Clement reshapes his offensive unit.

Although links to Belgian Michy Batshuayi will not result in any move, the boss has plenty of time in the market to add striking recruits.

Right now, Dessers has the jersey and Miller is adamant getting up off the canvas after blows like the fluffed Parkhead chance are key going forward.

The 44-year-old said: "He missed a chance. That's it.

"But it is unfortunate it was in a big game Rangers didn't win.

"I can recall misses that I still think about now, even though they were 10 years ago.

"He would be looking back on that until the next one comes around and you put it to rest That's it.