“These 2 performance were honestly below par” SHAMELESS Rodgers identifies 2 players who performance was underwhelming and have caused Celtic defeat against COMMON Rangers

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has attributed his team’s dismal 3-0 defeat to Rangers in the Glasgow derby to “many reasons.” Rodgers acknowledged that his team’s performance was subpar, citing mistakes on the ball, lack of aggression, and slow play.

The Celtic boss suggested that the 14-point gap between Celtic and Rangers might have taken the edge off his team’s performance, possibly subconsciously. However, he emphasized that this was no excuse for the team’s lackluster display. Rodgers took responsibility for the defeat, stating that he failed to make the right decisions, including team selection and tactics.

“We didn’t play well, and Rangers deserved to win,” Rodgers said. “We made too many mistakes, especially in the first half, and invited pressure. We trapped ourselves in too many areas, and Rangers capitalized on that.”

Rodgers also acknowledged that some players, such as Hatate and Scales, have been underperforming. Hatate, in particular, has been struggling to replicate his form from last season, and Scales has been criticized for his defensive mistakes.

The defeat has raised concerns among Celtic fans, who expect more from their team, especially in high-stakes matches like the Glasgow derby. Rodgers will need to regroup and reassess his team’s strategy to ensure they bounce back from this disappointment.

Celtic’s next match is against St. Mirren on Sunday, and Rodgers will be hoping for a swift recovery from this defeat. With 11 points still separating them from their nearest rivals, Celtic’s title hopes remain intact, but they cannot afford to drop more points if they want to maintain their dominance in the Scottish Premiership.

The pressure is now on Rodgers to get his team back on track and to ensure that they do not suffer a repeat of this defeat. Celtic fans will be expecting a strong response from their team, and anything less could lead to increased scrutiny of Rodgers’ management.

In the meantime, Rangers will be buoyed by their victory, which has given them a much-needed boost in their pursuit of Celtic. The Glasgow derby is always a highly anticipated match, and this result will only add to the excitement and tension surrounding their next encounter.

As for Celtic, they will need to put this defeat behind them and focus on their upcoming matches. They have the talent and the depth to bounce back from this setback, but it will require a collective effort from the players, coaches, and staff. Only time will tell if Celtic can regain their momentum and maintain their position at the top of the Scottish Premiership.