KRIS BOYD WARNS RANGERS ABOUT CELTIC’S KEY PLAYERS AHEAD OF DERBY CLASH
Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd has expressed his concerns about Celtic’s attacking threats ahead of this weekend’s derby clash at Celtic Park. Boyd believes that Celtic’s fluid attacking system, which has seen Daizen Maeda move from left to center, could cause problems for Rangers’ defense.
In particular, Boyd is worried about the potential impact of Celtic’s wingers, Jota and Nicolas Kuhn, who have both been in excellent form this season. Jota has a strong record against Rangers, with four goals and an assist in 10 games, while Kuhn has impressed with his pace and skill on the wing.
Boyd is concerned that Rangers’ full-backs will be pushed back by Celtic’s high-pressing wingers, leaving space for the likes of Maeda and Adam Idah to exploit. “If you look at how Celtic play, it will be the one through the middle with two higher, you’d imagine Kuhn and Jota,” Boyd told the Scottish Sun.
“There will be more issues elsewhere on the pitch if Rangers decide to go with that three at the back. Yes, it gives you that solid base to work from, but because of how high Celtic’s wingers are, Rangers’ full-backs or wing-backs will end up getting pushed back.”
Boyd believes that Rangers will need to be braver on the ball and try to implement a more attacking style of play if they are to have any chance of success against Celtic. However, he is not optimistic about Rangers’ chances, given Celtic’s strong form and attacking prowess.
The derby clash between Celtic and Rangers is set to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams eager to secure victory and bragging rights. With Celtic’s attacking threats and Rangers’ defensive vulnerabilities, it promises to be an exciting and closely contested match.
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