Ahead of the Scottish Cup Final, Rangers manager Philippe Clement will undoubtedly be envious of his counterpart, Brendan Rodgers, who is heading into the match with a fully fit squad. While the Light Blues are dealing with injury concerns, Celtic seem to be in top form, having already clinched the Scottish Premiership title.
Despite doubts surrounding Stephen Welsh’s fitness, the defender has returned to training and is available for selection. This means Rodgers can field the same strong squad that has dominated their matches against Rangers this season. With players like Daizen Maeda causing problems for Rangers, it’s likely Rodgers will stick with a winning formula and force Clement to adapt his tactics.
The key decision for Rodgers will be whether to start Adam Idah or Kyogo Furuhashi up front. Given Kyogo’s success against Rangers in the past, it’s expected that he will lead the line for Celtic in the final.
Overall, Celtic look set to field a strong lineup for the final, with the likes of Joe Hart, Callum McGregor, and James Forrest expected to play crucial roles. As tensions rise ahead of the derby day showdown at Hampden, the stage is set for an exciting clash between the two bitter rivals.
