Celtic fans were thrilled the other night as their team dominated Dundee. Jota made a strong return, Idah was on fire, and Maeda was channeling Henrik Larsson. The absence of Kyogo didn’t seem to bother them, but I can’t help feeling disappointed by the failure to replace him. Yes, Celtic is leading the Premiership by 13 points with 13 games left, but it’s too soon to call it over.
The Scottish Cup is still up for grabs, and the Bayern Munich game this week has me wondering why Celtic didn’t set themselves up for success. Despite the odds, not securing a replacement for Kyogo was a mistake. Fans are left questioning the club’s transfer strategy once again. It was unnecessary to risk losing him without a plan in place.
Rodgers knew Kyogo wanted to leave months ago, yet no replacement was lined up. The mismanagement of Kyogo’s exit raises questions about Celtic’s recruitment process. The late transfer activity has finally caught up with them.
There’s a lack of transparency about who is responsible for these decisions. Rodgers must be feeling the strain of the situation, despite his public support and desire to move forward. The missed opportunities leading into the Bayern game evoke a sense of what could have been.
Celtic will need all hands on deck against Kane and the threat he poses. Carter-Vickers’ presence will be crucial in coping with his former Spurs teammate. It’s essential for Celtic to have all key players fit and in form for the challenging match ahead.
