Celtic Team News: Rodgers Names Fringe Players for Aberdeen Clash
In a move that is being seen as a opportunity for Celtic’s fringe players to stake their claim for a starting spot, manager Brendan Rodgers has named a number of lesser-known players in his team for this evening’s Scottish Premiership clash with Aberdeen. The game at Pittodrie represents a dress rehearsal for the Scottish Cup Final, but Rodgers has opted to name a team that is likely to be significantly different from the one that will take to the field at Hampden next Saturday.
According to The Celtic Star, Vil Sinisalo will start in goal, with Maik Nawrocki coming into the defence to partner Auston Trusty. Tony Ralston continues at right back, with Jeff Schlupp at left back. The midfield will see Callum McGregor start in the heart of the team, with Luke McCowan and Paulo Bernardo coming into the side, as expected.
The attacking lineup sees Johnny Kenny start through the middle, with Yang and James Forrest in the wide areas. The Celtic Star reports that the substitutes for the game will be Schmeichel, Johnston, Taylor, Scales, Idah, Kühn, Engels, Hatate, and McArdle.
Rodgers will be eager to see his Celtic fringe players take the chance of being in the first team. Players like Kenny can make a claim to remain at Celtic instead of leaving on loan, while Schlupp and Nawrocki are playing for their future. As The Celtic Star notes, “Guys like Kenny can make a claim to remain at Celtic instead of leaving on loan while Schlupp and Nawrocki are playing for their future.”
The Celtic team for the Aberdeen clash is as follows:
* Vil Sinisalo (goal)
* Maik Nawrocki (defence)
* Auston Trusty (defence)
* Tony Ralston (right back)
* Jeff Schlupp (left back)
* Callum McGregor (midfield)
* Luke McCowan (midfield)
* Paulo Bernardo (midfield)
* Johnny Kenny (forward)
* Yang (forward)
* James Forrest (forward)
Subs: Schmeichel, Johnston, Taylor, Scales, Idah, Kühn, Engels, Hatate, McArdle.
As reported by The Celtic Star, this team selection represents a significant opportunity for Celtic’s fringe players to stake their claim for a starting spot. With the Scottish Cup Final just around the corner, Rodgers will be looking to see which players are capable of stepping up to the mark.
The game at Pittodrie will be an important test for Celtic’s fringe players, and The Celtic Star will be keeping a close eye on the performance of the team. With a number of players looking to secure their future at Celtic, this game promises to be an interesting and closely contested affair.
In related news, Celtic’s manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that he is pleased with the team’s preparations for the game, and is expecting a tough test from Aberdeen. As quoted in The Celtic Star, Rodgers said: “We’re looking forward to the game, and we’re expecting a tough test from Aberdeen. It’s a great opportunity for our fringe players to stake their claim for a starting spot, and I’m excited to see how they perform.”
With the Scottish Premiership title already secured, Celtic’s focus now turns to the Scottish Cup Final, and The Celtic Star will be providing all the latest news and updates on the team’s preparations for the big game.
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