Breaking News:Danilo ready for Celtic showdown as Rangers striker rediscovers goalscoring touch
Danilo insists he’s ready to be unleashed against Celtic this weekend.
The Rangers striker cut an emotional figure after netting his first goal since last November in Saturday’s 6-0 rout over Ross County. Danilo climbed off the bench to strike the final goal at Hampden and while it was insignificant in terms of the result, it was a major milestone in the Brazilian’s return to fitness after almost nine months out with a knee injury.
Now, Danilo hopes to play his part in helping Gers to victory in the first Old Firm game of the season at Parkhead on Sunday. The 25-year-old said: “I feel ready to play. Right now we’re all preparing for the next game. Everyone is looking forward to a good week. We will now prepare everybody to get them fit for the game, and then hopefully we can get even better from there.”
Meanwhile Danilo has set his sights on pushing Cyriel Dessers for a start up front as he looks to become Philippe Clement’s first-choice striker. He said: “Last season Cyriel was showing his quality, and he’s been doing great in training, too.
“So I’m really happy for him for what he’s shown because he’s a good striker. Cyriel knows his position and where to have his moments to score a goal. So right now he’s just showing his true quality.
“Obviously when you’re there you’re always trying to push to be better. It’s the same for me as well. Cyriel’s always trying to put in a good performance. I just have to keep working hard for myself in order to get my opportunities. I feel it’s great when you have those moments, when you have this opportunity for two good strikers to work together.
“Now it’s about always working hard to save your position. After being out for so long there’s a lot of work still on the way for me to become the very best version of myself. But I’m working really hard every day. I do two sessions every day, just to prepare myself physically and mentally.
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