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Liel Abada posted on social media 24 hours after Celtic’s absence
Brendan Rodgers explains differences at Celtic between this term and last season
Celtic made it eight wins from nine in all competitions the day prior to this after seeing off St Mirren to development into the quarter-final of the Scottish Cup.
Kyogo Furuhashi and Daizen Maeda have been on target for the Bhoys at the SMiSA Stadium, assisting to set up a domestic tie in the final eight towards Livingston.
Brendan Rodgers has by no means misplaced in the opposition over his two spells in Scotland and hit out at the narrative that he and his players lack togetherness.
The Irishman referred to in his post-match press conference: “Obviously, the narrative round our team is that we’re not together. But you can’t come and win pretty quite simply like that if you’re not. I thought the guys did really, surely well. I was once very thrilled for them and proud of them.”
Following a small destroy from their title quest, Celtic will return to Scottish Premiership action towards Kilmarnock at Parkhead this weekend, with the action taking off at 15:00.
In extra nice news, Greg Taylor is likely to be handy for selection as he nears a full return from a calf strain [Viaplay Sport].
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers discusses comparisons to closing season
Any Celtic fan with a working expertise of supporter sentiment will understand that there have been comparisons surrounding this term’s side and last season’s treble winners, especially when matters haven’t long gone to plan.
Now, Rodgers appears to have addressed the variations between his side and Ange Postecoglou’s outfit and has defined why he doesn’t think that he has comparable preferences to pick from as the Aussie supervisor did.
The Irishman mentioned [Cited by way of The Celtic Way]: “If you do any type of evaluation and be aware of whatever about soccer then you will see we are getting compared to the squad last season.
“Now, if you do your work, you will see it is now not the equal squad as last season. Lots of these players who have been starters have not been taking part in for long periods of this season.
“It hasn’t stopped the focal point being on negativity. I seem at it differently. I look logically at it. We have overlooked some very vital gamers for lengthy periods, and we made some modifications in the summer, and players left.”
Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic facet have continued harm struggles
Despite the truth Celtic have modified their style of play when you consider that ultimate campaign, Rodgers has been tough performed through in the damage department, which has made it tough for the Irishman to discipline a full-strength aspect at times.
Cameron Carter-Vickers, Reo Hatate and Alistair Johnston are three wonderful modern absences; meanwhile, Israeli winger Liel Abada was absent the previous day due to no longer being in the proper body of mind [Daily Record].
Rodgers has had to adapt his team decision at various points over the path of 2023/24 and will hope some of his key guys can return to full health shortly.
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