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Celtic Boss Brendan Rodgers Hails Reo Hatate’s Exceptional Display Against RB Leipzig

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers singled out midfielder Reo Hatate for praise following his outstanding performance in the Hoops’ Champions League clash against RB Leipzig.

Hatate was instrumental in Celtic’s 3-1 victory, scoring a crucial goal and controlling the tempo of the game. Rodgers lauded the Japanese midfielder’s display, saying:

“I thought he was brilliant, I’ve got to say. He was aggressive. With Reo, when he’s pushing and pressing like that, his football comes alive. I thought he was exceptional.” (BBC Sport)

Hatate’s work rate and counter-pressing ability have improved significantly under Rodgers’ guidance. His willingness to take risks and win the ball back has made him an indispensable asset to the Celtic midfield.

Rodgers’ emphasis on counter-pressing has transformed Celtic’s playing style, enabling them to challenge Europe’s top teams. The Hoops’ aggressive approach has yielded impressive results, with Hatate’s performance against Leipzig exemplifying this newfound resilience.

Celtic’s Champions League campaign continues to gather momentum, and Hatate’s exceptional form will be crucial to their progress. As the Scottish champions strive to reach the next round, Rodgers will be relying on Hatate’s midfield mastery to drive the team forward.