Brendan Rodgers Sets Sights on Revenge in Glasgow Derby
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has quickly shifted his focus to the upcoming Glasgow Derby against Rangers, just days after his team secured a 2-0 win over Hibs in the Scottish Cup. The Hoops will face Rangers at Celtic Park on Sunday, and Rodgers is eager to avenge their January defeat at Ibrox.
According to the Daily Record, Rodgers acknowledged that Celtic were “well beat” in the previous match, stating, “Rangers stole our game that day. That’s normally how we play and how we do, but they took it from us and deserved the win.” However, he expressed confidence that his team will be prepared for the demands of the derby clash.
Rodgers noted that the January defeat was an anomaly, saying, “I said before I’d never had the team really like that in any of those games.” He emphasized that Celtic will be ready for the challenge, adding, “We can recover now. That was a really good performance against Hibs. Obviously, we’re at home and we love playing here. We want to attack the game.”
With a 16-point lead at the top of the Premiership table, Sunday’s match may seem academic in terms of the title race. However, the Celtic support is eagerly anticipating the derby clash, and Rodgers is well aware of the significance of the match.
Celtic will have a full week to prepare for the derby, followed by an international break. Meanwhile, Rangers will face a Europa League tie on Thursday night, which could potentially impact their performance in the derby.
Fans have taken to the comments section to share their thoughts on the upcoming match. Some are optimistic, with one fan saying, “C’mon Celtic and Brendan – Just do it… 7-0 or 1-0 Just Fuckin Do It !!!” Others are more cautious, with another fan expressing concerns about Celtic’s recent performances, saying, “I just don’t see that attitude in our squad.”
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