Mexico v Nigeria : Two ways Peseiro can utilise red-hot striker Dessers effectively

As the international friendly match between the Nigerian and Mexican national teams comes closer, allnigeriasoccer.com is revealing different ways the Super Eagles can come out victorious from what is likely to be a feisty tie.

Most of the Eagles' superstar attacking players have been ruled out, so Cyriel  Dessers, a striker in red-hot form, could play a part against Mexico this evening in Texas, even though it may not be from the off following his late arrival to camp.

In this article, allnigeriasoccer.com discusses two ways Portuguese manager Jose Peseiro can utilize Dessers effectively.

According to football statistics website Whoscored, Dessers' strongest point is his clinical finishing.

Other areas of centre-forward play like aerial presence and hold up play are classified as "week". For him to be utilized effectively, he must have the right environment around him.

1) Peseiro can surround Dessers with attack-minded creative players like Iwobi, Aribo and Simon who will look to provide pinpoint passes into areas where the Feyenoord striker can get a shot on goal.  

2) A target man can also be deployed to play alongside Dessers in a 4-4-2 formation.

Terem Moffi could be perfect for this role as his knock-downs would create chances for Dessers to get the second balls in dangerous areas.

Being a powerful striker, engaging with the Mexico centre-backs will create small pockets of space which Dessers can take advantage of.

Peseiro needs to play to his striker's strengths if he hopes to maintain the marauding striker's club form for the Super Eagles.

Sofolowe Mayowa

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