Glasgow Rangers secured progress into the semi-finals of the League Cup for the fourth season in a row because the staff returned to Ibrox.
Dundee have been the guests to Glasgow on Saturday night, however it was Philippe Clement’s aspect who delivered an expert efficiency, securing a reasonably simple 3-0 win which certainly will bolster their confidence heading into the Europa League conflict towards Malmö in midweek.
Regardless of a big choice of the Ibrox trustworthy calling for summer season signings Nedim Bajrami and Hamza Igamane to be unleashed within the beginning XI, it was solely the previous who was chosen by Clement.
Cyriel Dessers was the popular choice to steer the road towards the Dens Park aspect, having fun with a superb show.
Rangers’ 5 earlier League Cup semi-final matches | ||
|---|---|---|
Opposition | Rating | Date |
Hearts | 3–0 Rangers | November 5, 2023 |
Aberdeen | 2–1 Rangers | January 15, 2023 |
Hibs | 3-1 Hibs | November 21, 2021 |
Hearts | 3–0 Rangers | November 3, 2019 |
Aberdeen | 1-0 Aberdeen | October 28, 2018 |
Cyriel Dessers returned to type towards Dundee
Final weekend towards Dundee United, Dessers didn’t get on the scoresheet, whereas he managed to have only one shot heading in the right direction, finishing solely six passes throughout the match.
Igamane loved an honest cameo, displaying flashes of his means, which led to claims that he may very well be given his first begin towards Dundee.
It wasn’t to be for the Moroccan teenager, however his time will come. Dessers led the road splendidly, scoring twice whereas additionally successful the penalty from which James Tavernier scored his first of the season.
It will enhance his confidence little question, however the important thing for the Nigerian is to maintain his foot on the gasoline and proceed to get into goalscoring positions.
It wasn’t simply the 29-year-old who shone, as certainly one of Clement’s summer season signings continued to show his high quality.
Jefte’s efficiency towards Dundee
Ever since Ridvan Yilmaz was dominated out with an damage a couple of weeks in the past, Jefte has been trusted at left-back, and he hasn’t disillusioned, that’s for positive.
The Brazilian has constructed upon his early shows and has been not solely reliable defensively, however has additionally demonstrated his attacking prowess going ahead into the ultimate third.
Within the Premiership, he has succeeded with an spectacular 71% of his dribble makes an attempt whereas successful over half of his whole duels. The extra he performs, the higher he’ll get.
Towards Dundee, Jefte was in elegant type. He recurrently burst ahead from left-back to help the midfield and assault but was additionally capable of defend when required.
Rangers Evaluate journalist Joshua Barrie hailed the defender throughout the recreation, saying: “The variation in Jefte’s recreation is so spectacular. Whether or not a cross, carry or one-two he has a lot in his locker.”
Barrie additionally stated after the sport: “One other actually good efficiency from Jefte – at 20, you’d anticipate there’s much more to return from him too.”
The long run appears to be like shiny for the 20-year-old, who was given a match ranking of seven/10 by Glasgow World for his constructive show at Ibrox.
If he retains this up, Yilmaz will battle to make his manner again into the beginning XI, little question about that.
