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Brendan Rodgers Bemoans Lack of Game Time for Fringe Players

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has expressed his frustration at being unable to give several of his fringe players more game time. Rodgers’ comments came after the Hoops’ impressive 4-1 victory over Hearts at Tynecastle on Saturday evening.

The Celtic boss made several changes during the game, introducing Paulo Bernardo, Adam Idah, Yang Hyun-jun, James Forrest, and Anthony Ralston. Speaking post-match, Rodgers admitted that it’s a “crime” he can’t play some of these players from the start.

“I’ve said it before, it’s a crime that I can’t play some of these players from the start,” Rodgers explained. “But they know over this period that they’ll get starts, but it’s making an impact. Whether you start the game, come into the game, that’s the role that they play and sometimes they will do.”

Rodgers’ dilemma is a testament to the strength and depth of his squad. With a grueling run of games on the horizon, including a UEFA Champions League clash with Club Brugge, the Celtic manager will need to rotate his team to keep players fresh.

The Scottish Premiership champions face a daunting schedule, with nine games to be played before the new year. Rodgers has shown a willingness to rotate his team, and it’s likely that we’ll see continual changes over the coming weeks and months.

In particular, Bernardo and Idah made notable impacts on proceedings against Hearts, giving Rodgers some welcome selection headaches ahead of the visit of Club Brugge to Glasgow.