Celtic’s impressive 5-1 victory over Aberdeen took a sour turn when Reo Hatate had to be substituted due to a potential injury caused by a reckless challenge from Papa Gueye. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was visibly upset by the incident, which occurred right in front of the dugouts.
When questioned about the challenge on Hatate, Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin gave a rather peculiar response, claiming that he did not see the tackle and would need to review the footage. Despite his confusion, Thelin acknowledged the need for improvement in defense, especially when facing strong teams like Celtic.
The match at Pittodrie was competitive, with Aberdeen showing some resilience before ultimately succumbing to Celtic’s dominance. Thelin admitted that his team struggled to maintain composure during key moments of the game, emphasizing the importance of defending better in future matches.
As the Scottish Cup final approaches, Celtic’s performance against Aberdeen has raised concerns for Thelin and his team, who will need to regroup in order to face their upcoming challenges.
