Brendan Rodgers is well aware of the advantage Celtic holds by playing before Rangers this weekend. With the opportunity to widen the gap between them and their rivals by defeating Hearts at Parkhead before Rangers kick off against Kilmarnock at Ibrox, the Hoops could potentially pull six points clear at the top of the table. This crucial victory could bring them one step closer to securing a historic three-in-a-row title before the much-anticipated Glasgow derby.
Rodgers acknowledges that playing first puts pressure on Rangers, who must win all their remaining games to keep their title hopes alive. Despite being mindful of their opponents’ results, he emphasizes the importance of focusing on Celtic’s own performance and not getting distracted by external factors.
After being named Premiership Manager of the Month for April, Rodgers attributes Celtic’s success to the hard work of the players in surpassing Rangers in the league standings. While grateful for individual accolades, he remains focused on achieving collective success as a team in the upcoming crucial matches.
