Sport nationAberdeen midfielder Leighton Clarkson has expressed confidence that his team can shake Celtic in their upcoming Scottish Premiership match. Clarkson believes that the Pittodrie atmosphere can intimidate Celtic and give Aberdeen an edge.
Aberdeen has a good record at home, having won every game this season. Clarkson acknowledged that the team’s recent away games have been challenging, but he is optimistic about their chances against Celtic.
The midfielder reflected on Aberdeen’s 6-0 defeat to Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final, stating that the team has learned from the experience. He emphasized the importance of being proactive and not giving Celtic too much space.
“We can’t fear them,” Clarkson said. “We’ll give them total respect, but we’ll be going out and looking to perform to the best of our ability and try to take the three points.”
Clarkson also highlighted the significance of the match, with Aberdeen aiming to cut Celtic’s four-point lead in the Scottish Premiership. He expressed his confidence in the team’s ability to perform well and take the three points.
“It’s a big game, every game is a big game, but being back at home, we’ve got a good record at home,” Clarkson said. “When Pittodrie is bouncing, it’s a really tough place to go for opponents. We’ll be at it on Wednesday night, and the crowd will be with us too. We’ll have the whole Pittodrie behind us, backing us all the way.”
Aberdeen’s recent form has been inconsistent, with draws against Hearts and Hibs, and a loss to St Mirren. However, Clarkson is confident that the team can turn their fortunes around and get back to winning ways.
“We had nine points to play for, and we’ve come out with two,” Clarkson said. “It’s not been successful, but we’re still second in the league. We’re still in a good position, and we can still take a lot of positives from the games we’ve played.”
Overall, Clarkson’s comments suggest that Aberdeen is ready to give Celtic a tough challenge and potentially shake up the league standings. With the Pittodrie atmosphere and the team’s determination, Aberdeen is looking to make a statement and prove that they are a force to be reckoned with in the Scottish Premiership.
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