Cyriel Dessers is hoping to be a part of more “special” moments in Europe with Rangers, insisting the team “will try everything” to reach the Champions League proper.
Philippe Clement‘s side are facing Dynamo Kyiv in the Champions League third qualifying round on Tuesday evening, with victory over two legs pushing the Ibrox side one step closer to league phase qualification.
“The Champions League is the biggest stage in international club football,” Dessers told club media ahead of the first leg. “Obviously as a team and club, you need to have ambition to get there. And we will try everything to do that.
“Dynamo Kyiv are a very good team as we can see from the games and the results from the previous rounds. They are a very good team, they are very fit and they have a few high quality players, so we will need to be on top of our game.
“You want to play these games. If you want to be in the Champions League league phase from this season on, you need to prove it against teams like this.
Recalling past adventures whilst trotting across the continent, Dessers made his enthusiasm for European journeys known.
“The European nights at Rangers are really special,” the forward enthused. “That night in Seville was a really special one.
“That is going to be one of the moments I will remember after my career because it was such a special night.
“I remember coming out of the tunnel and seeing all of our fans up there in the corner, it was an amazing view. And to score there, to celebrate in front of our fans and to win that game – and winning the group – was an amazing feeling.
“It is definitely a moment I will cherish.”
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