“Rangers no longer in the picture…” – Rodgers PRAISES Aberdeen’s 2-1 Win Over Rangers and REVEALS His APPROACH to the Semi-final Clash with Aberdeen…..

Brendan Rodgers Praises Aberdeen’s Start, Focuses on Celtic’s Campaign

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has acknowledged Aberdeen’s impressive start to the season, following their 2-1 win over Rangers at Pittodrie. The result sees Aberdeen level on points with Celtic, nine points ahead of Rangers.

Rodgers praised Aberdeen’s performance, saying, “Listen, Aberdeen have had a fantastic start. That’s a really good result for them.” However, he quickly shifted focus to his own team’s campaign, emphasizing, “But as I’m sure you can respect, my focus is very much on Celtic.”

Celtic has made a strong start to the season, with Rodgers highlighting their goalscoring form, defensive solidity, and Champions League progress. He noted, “Our guys have made a brilliant start also… We’re in a really good place going into Hampden” for their upcoming League Cup semi-final clash against Aberdeen.

Rodgers typically assesses progress after 10 league games, but he’s pleased with Celtic’s early-season form. He’s optimistic about the semi-final, saying, “Semi-finals are always great occasions. I love going to Hampden… We’ve got players coming back, and hopefully, it’ll be a really exciting game.”

The match promises to be intense, with Aberdeen seeking to build on their league momentum. Rodgers is aware of the challenge but is confident in his team’s readiness. The game’s subtext will be the ongoing league rivalry between the two sides, making the semi-final even more significant.

With players returning from injury and confidence growing, Rodgers and Celtic will aim to maintain their form and advance to the League Cup final.