Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers has shared his thoughts on the team’s recent defeat to Rangers in the Glasgow Derby. Despite dominating the fixture in recent years, Celtic has now lost two of their last three meetings with Rangers.
Carter-Vickers acknowledged that he didn’t have his best game, but rejected claims that Celtic’s mindset is affected by their comfortable lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership table. “I mean, it’s a position you want to be in. You want to be as many points ahead as you can be,” he said. “That doesn’t mean that you can lose games of football. We know that. We never want to lose, and we always go out there to try and win and perform well.”
The Celtic defender also revealed what manager Brendan Rodgers told the players at halftime, which almost inspired a comeback. “Obviously, we’ve got a comfortable lead in the table, and that’s good. That shows the good work we’ve done so far up to this point,” Carter-Vickers said. “But we definitely want to continue until the end of the season. Obviously, the manager told us how he felt about the game. At half-time, he said it wasn’t good enough. Second half, a bit better. Obviously scored two goals. But to concede at the end it was obviously disappointing.”
Celtic now has a two-week break before their next domestic fixture against Hearts at Celtic Park. Manager Brendan Rodgers will be looking to use this time to regroup and refocus his team, with the aim of securing their fourth consecutive Scottish Premiership title.
Carter-Vickers’ comments provide insight into the Celtic dressing room and the team’s mindset. Despite their comfortable lead, the players are aware that they cannot afford to take their foot off the gas. The defeat to Rangers serves as a reminder that there is still work to be done, and Celtic will be looking to bounce back strongly against Hearts.
The international break provides a timely opportunity for Celtic to regroup and recharge. With several players away on international duty, Rodgers will be working with a smaller squad, but this can also provide a chance for some of the fringe players to stake their claim for a starting spot.
As the season enters its final stretch, Celtic will be looking to maintain their focus and intensity. The team’s success is built on a strong team ethos and a never-say-die attitude, and these qualities will be crucial in the remaining weeks of the season.
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