Athletico Bilbao head coach Ernesto Valverde has identified Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers as a key threat ahead of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final second leg clash, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
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The two teams drew 0-0 in the first leg last week, and Bilbao will host Rangers at the San Mames stadium on Thursday.
Valverde praised Rangers' formation and players, highlighting Dessers' impressive performances in the Europa League.
"Dessers is constantly running into the space, being a reference player, a beacon for his team," Valverde said. "He's a dangerous player."
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Dessers has scored three goals and provided two assists in 11 Europa League appearances this season.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun