Gordon Dalziel Criticizes Celtic’s Centre-Back Pairing After 2-2 Draw with Aberdeen
Former top-flight striker Gordon Dalziel has expressed concerns about Celtic’s centre-back pairing, Auston Trusty and Liam Scales, following their 2-2 draw with Aberdeen at Celtic Park.
Celtic’s Disappointing Draw
The Bhoys were poised to assert their dominance in the Scottish Premiership title race by ending Aberdeen’s unbeaten run. However, despite leading 2-0 at halftime courtesy of goals from Reo Hatate and Kyogo Furuhashi, Celtic allowed Aberdeen to mount a stunning comeback.
Aberdeen’s Ester Sokler scored just five minutes into the second half, and Graeme Shinnie equalized on the hour mark. The match concluded with a frantic finish, including ten minutes of added time.
Dalziel’s Critique
Dalziel, speaking on Clyde 1’s Superscoreboard, questioned the compatibility of Celtic’s centre-back pairing:
“I don’t think the two centre-halves complement each other.”
This criticism raises concerns about Brendan Rodgers’ defensive selections, particularly with Cameron Carter-Vickers now available for selection.
Rodgers’ Defensive Dilemma
The Celtic manager faces a crucial decision ahead of their Champions League match against Atalanta. Will he opt for Trusty and Scales or introduce Carter-Vickers to shore up the defense?
Celtic’s defensive vulnerabilities were exposed against Aberdeen, and addressing this issue is paramount to their success in both domestic and European competitions.
Key Takeaways:
- Gordon Dalziel criticizes Celtic’s centre-back pairing.
- Auston Trusty and Liam Scales fail to complement each other.
- Celtic draws 2-2 with Aberdeen at Celtic Park.
- Brendan Rodgers faces defensive selection dilemma.
- Cameron Carter-Vickers available for selection.
Sources:
- Inside Futbol
- Clyde 1’s Superscoreboard
- Scottish Premiership
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