Brendan Rodgers: Rangers Still Inconsistent Under Barry Ferguson
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers believes that Rangers have not changed much under interim manager Barry Ferguson, citing inconsistencies in their performances.
Ferguson took over at Rangers last month after Philippe Clement was sacked, and has since overseen two wins and two defeats. Despite a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Fenerbahce in the Europa League, Rangers’ domestic form has been patchy, with a home defeat to Motherwell and a comeback win at Kilmarnock.
Rodgers, whose Celtic side host Rangers on Sunday, said: “If I look purely at the coaching aspect of it, over four games I don’t see much change… I still see a lot of the same traits. Some very good performances with some inconsistencies.”
The Celtic manager acknowledged that Ferguson has made some tactical changes, including a successful switch in formation during the win over Fenerbahce in Turkey. However, Rodgers believes that these changes have not yet had a significant impact on Rangers’ overall performance.
Rangers’ inconsistency is a theme that Rodgers expects to continue on Sunday, when the two sides meet at Celtic Park. Despite Rangers’ high-profile victory over Fenerbahce, Rodgers is focused on his own team’s performance, saying: “We never performed anywhere near what the game demands in the last one, so we are very hungry to put that right in this game.”
The match on Sunday will be a crucial one for both teams, with Celtic looking to extend their 16-point lead at the top of the table and Rangers seeking to close the gap. With Ferguson facing his first Old Firm derby as manager, the stakes are high, and Rodgers is expecting a tough game.
Celtic vs. Rangers: Key Match Details
- Date: Sunday
- Venue: Celtic Park
- Kick-off time: TBA
- League standings: Celtic (1st), Rangers (2nd)
The match promises to be an intense and closely contested encounter, with both teams eager to claim bragging rights in the Old Firm derby.
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