Celtic captain Callum McGregor has responded to his manager Brendan Rodgers’ comments regarding the rigorous fixture schedule awaiting the team after the international break.
McGregor acknowledged that from their return against Hearts at Tynecastle, the Hoops will be playing one, two, or possibly three games per week until March, without a winter break in sight.
With competitions like the Premier Sports Cup, Scottish Premiership, Scottish Cup, and UEFA Champions League in their sights, Rodgers will need to carefully manage his squad throughout this demanding period. The manager has described the upcoming schedule as an ‘ultramarathon’, emphasizing the need for rotation and player fitness.
For McGregor, who is accustomed to a high-intensity schedule of 50 to 60 games a season, this challenge is nothing new. Despite the demanding fixture list, the captain remains optimistic, stating that the team is in a good place and ready for the challenge ahead.
Having recently retired from international duty to preserve his body, McGregor will use the short break during the international period to rest and prepare for the grueling schedule ahead. The skipper is determined to lead his team onto the pitch for the upcoming games, ready to tackle this ‘ultramarathon’ head-on.
