On Friday, Brendan Rodgers shared that his team is fully fit for the first time this season, except for Callum McGregor, who is still making his way back. Throughout the season, Rodgers has had to navigate through a series of challenges, assembling patched-up sides due to regular absences.
The squad faced notable setbacks with injuries to key players, specifically highlighting the loss of their standout defender and midfielder, CCV and Reo Hatate, who have missed a significant portion of the season. Both players are now ready to return and are expected to play against Rangers in the upcoming Glasgow derby.
Rodgers expressed his optimism about the strength of his squad, not just in the starting XI but also the depth on the bench, which he believes can change the course of a game if necessary. Speaking to CeltsArehere, Rodgers said, “Piecing together what the team might be and what the bench might be, we’re going to have a bench that can really affect the game, if it’s needed. That power, pace and quality.”
He acknowledged the challenges faced when key players are unavailable. Even top teams struggle without their best players. Currently, Celtic leads the title race by one point, but with Rangers having a game in hand, the upcoming match is critical. A victory would negate Rangers’ advantage and secure Celtic’s position at the top.
The anticipation builds for what promises to be a tense match, scheduled for high noon this Sunday.
