Rangers faced another tough defeat at Ibrox on April 5, 2025, losing 2-0 to Hibernian, Footynaija.com reports.
This result has put Cyriel Dessers under the spotlight, with British media pointing to his performance as part of the reason for the loss.
According to the BBC, Dessers, who started the match, couldn’t make much of an impact. Despite his usual work rate and movement, he was kept quiet by Hibernian’s defenders.
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Rangers went behind early, with Dylan Levitt scoring in the 8th minute. Martin Boyle sealed the win for Hibernian in the 69th minute, leaving Rangers with no way back.
This loss marked their fifth straight defeat at home, a worrying run for the club.
For Cyriel Dessers, the performance was a letdown after his recent good form, as the Nigerian forward had been in strong shape before this match.
Just a week earlier, he capped off his 100th appearance for the Light Blues with a stoppage time winner against Dundee.
This, among others, earned him a nomination for the Scottish Premiership Player of the Month for March 2025. Fans and pundits were expecting him to bring that form to the game against Hibernian, but unfortunately, it was not his day.
This match adds to the growing pressure on him. With Rangers struggling for consistency, fans are hoping to see more from the striker in upcoming games.
Dessers’ quiet showing has raised more questions about his role as Rangers continue to chase a strong finish in the league.
The defeat at Ibrox has only increased the pressure on Rangers, with interim manager Barry Ferguson’s future also coming under scrutiny. As for Dessers, he will be looking to bounce back quickly and show he can deliver when his team needs him.
