Fisayo Dele-Bashiru – Lazio
Midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is back in action for Lazio after recovering from an ankle injury. He had missed several games following an injury during a match against Venezia. However, Dele-Bashiru returned as a substitute in Lazio’s 1-1 draw against Viktoria Plzen, securing their spot in the Europa League quarter-finals. Lazio will now face Bodø/Glimt in the first leg of their quarter-final tie on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Cyriel Dessers and Leon Balogun – Rangers
Forward Cyriel Dessers and defender Leon Balogun are poised to play pivotal roles as Rangers face Athletic Bilbao at Ibrox Stadium in their quarter-final match. Dessers was impressed throughout the Rangers’ European campaign, scoring a goal and providing an assist in their 3-1 victory over Fenerbahçe.
Balogun spoke about the importance of the upcoming fixture, urging his team to “embrace the opportunity” to reach the semi-finals.
Both Lazio and Rangers will kick off their quarter-final ties on Thursday, April 10, 2025. The Nigerian trio will be crucial to their teams’ hopes of advancing to the semi-finals.
