It is a rare occurrence, but Celtic left the Glasgow derby without a point in hand. Brendan Rodgers witnessed his team lose to Rangers for only the second time since his tenure began, with the first defeat at Ibrox. The performance was nothing short of shambolic, and even the most die-hard supporters couldn’t defend it.
Despite still being 11 points ahead of Rangers in the league, Celtic’s lackluster display allowed the under-fire opposing team to completely dominate the match. Sloppy play, particularly in the final third, marred the performance as the players failed to connect with each other.
Rodgers attempted to turn things around with second-half changes, but the situation only worsened, resulting in Celtic’s first domestic loss of the season. Criticism from Chris Sutton was particularly pointed towards Liam Scales and Nicolas Kuhn, highlighting their sloppy play and poor decision-making.
Sutton acknowledged the success Rodgers has brought to Celtic, with an impressive winning run and high standards set at the club. However, he also emphasized the need for the team to take this defeat as a reality check and continue working towards their goals. Winning titles, as Sutton pointed out, is a challenging feat that requires constant effort and improvement.
