Brendan Rodgers, the manager of Celtic, has addressed the controversy surrounding his comments leading up to the upcoming derby against Rangers. Following a 3-0 win over Hearts, Rodgers mentioned the upcoming game with excitement, which was misinterpreted as disrespect by Rangers manager Philippe Clement.
In a media conference attended by CeltsAreHere, Rodgers clarified that his comments were taken out of context and reiterated his respect for the fierce rivalry between Celtic and Rangers. He emphasized that he has always viewed these matches as intense and competitive, and he takes great pride in managing Celtic during a Rangers game.
Rodgers expressed his love for the iconic nature of the Celtic-Rangers fixtures and assured that his comments were never meant to disrespect another manager or team. As the derby approaches, Celtic have the opportunity to edge closer to the trophy with just two games remaining after this clash.
Following the derby, Celtic will face Kilmarnock midweek and then host St Mirren at Parkhead in the final league game of the season. The season will culminate with another highly anticipated derby at Hampden Park for the Scottish Cup Final.
