As Celtic prepares to face Rangers in the upcoming Glasgow Derby, Brendan Rodgers finds himself with a significant advantage over their closest rivals. With the final SPFL derby of the season being played without away fans, the atmosphere is expected to be intense for Philippe Clement’s team.
Former Rangers striker turned Sky Sports pundit, Kris Boyd, is more concerned not with the outcome of the derby, but rather with the quality of players at Brendan Rodgers’ disposal. Boyd believes that Celtic’s key players have recently stepped up when needed, something he feels Rangers players have not done.
Boyd expressed his worry, stating, “Celtic’s big players have stepped up in recent weeks. Can the same be said for Rangers? That uncertainty is crucial.”
He points to players like Callum McGregor, Matt O’Riley, and Kyogo Furuhashi, who have all made significant impacts when called upon. In addition, the improved performances of Liam Scales and the calming influence of Cameron Carter-Vickers in defense have bolstered Celtic’s solidity.
With Joe Hart making crucial saves, Celtic is hitting top form at a critical juncture in the season. It’s no surprise that Boyd is feeling anxious about the level of performance Celtic is exhibiting at this crucial stage of the competition.
